II 


THE  CHILDREN'S 

PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

.A.     JM  J^IST  TJ  JLJLi, 


WITH    DIRECTIONS    FOR  THE    ORGANIZATION  AND  MANAGE- 
MENT OF  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS,  ADAPTED  TO 
THEBODIES  AND  MINDS  OF 
THE  YOUNG, 

AND     CONTAINING 

Rules,  Methods,  Exercises,  Marches,  Lessons,  Questions 

and  Answers,  Invocations,  Silver-Chain 

Recitations,  Hymns  and 

Songs. 

ORIGINAL    AND   SELECTED. 


BY  ANDREW  JACKSON  DAVIS. 


"A  pebble  in  the  streamlet  scant 

Has  changed  the  course  of  many  a  rWer; 
A  dew-drop  on  the  baby  plant 

Has  warped  the  giant  oak  foreTer." 


FOURTH  EDITION'. 

BOSTON: 
Published  by  Bela  Marsh,  14  Bromfield  Street. 

1885. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  by 
ANDREW  JACKSON  DAVIS, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United 

States,  for  the  District  of  New  Jersey. 


s,  '  *  j-,  : 


CHILDREN'S 

PEOGEESSIYE    LYCEUM, 


An  Idea  of  the  Human  Mind. 

A  child  is  the  repository  of  infinite  possi- 
bilities. 

Enfolded  in  the  human  infant  is  the  beauti- 
ful "image"  of  an  imperishable  and  perfect 
being. 

In  the  baby  constitution  we  recognize  the 
holy  plans  of  Divine  Goodness — the  immortal 
impartations  of  Divine  "Wisdom — the  image 
and  likeness  of  the  Supreme  Spirit — the  pos- 
sibilities of  the  greatest  manhood,  woman- 
hood, or  angelhood.  The  human  mind  is  the 
most  richly  endowed.  Its  sphere  of  influence 
and  action  is  the  broadest.  It  is  empowered 
to  hold  dominion  over  time,  events,  things, 
and  circumstances.  It  draws  its  life  unceas- 
ingly from  the  divine  life  of  Nature.  It  feeds 
on  the  phenomena  of  truth.  It  aspires  intui- 
tively alter  perfection.  It  rises  to  the  sphere 
of  individuality  and  freedom.    And  it  includes 


4  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

all  the  laws  and  conditions  of  growth,  variety, 
genius,  renewal,  progress,  and  completeness. 
"Man  is  the  measure  of  all  things,"  said 
Protagoras,  one  of  the  Greek  sophists  ;  "  and, 
as  men  differ,  there  can  be  no  absolute 
truth."  "Man  is  the  measure  of  all  things," 
replied  Socrates,  the  true  philosopher  ;  "but 
descend  deeper  into  his  personality,  and  you 
will  find  that  underneath  all  varieties  there  is 
aground  of  steady  truth.  Men  differ,  but  men 
also  agree:  they  differ  as  to  what  is  fleeting; 
they  agree  as  to  what  is  eternal.  Difference 
is  the  region  of  opinion ;  Agreement  is  the 
region  of  Truth :  let  us  endeavor  to  penetrate 


An  Idea  of  True  Education. 

Harmonial  spirit-culture  is  the  noblest  work 
of  the  sciences. 

Man,  at  first  a  frail  and  helpless  being, 
waits  and  yearns  for  the  revelation  of  inherent 
possessions.  The  wailing  and  pleading  in- 
fant, a  loving  and  confiding  creature  of  sym- 
pathy and  imitation,  is  bound  to  the  Spirit  of 
Nature  by  ties  that  cannot  be  severed. 


AN  IDEA   OP  TRUE  EDUCATION.  g 

The  divine  image  is  within.  It  is  the  end 
of  true  education  to  develop  that  image,  and 
so  truly,  too,  that  the  child's  individuality 
and  constitutional  type  of  mind  shall  not  be 
impaired,  but  rather  revealed  in  its  own  full- 
ness and  personal  perfection.  "Be  ye  perfect 
even  as  the  Father  in  heaven  is  perfect, "  is 
an  injunction  of  sublimest  import.  Every 
faculty  and  every  function  of  the  individual  is 
amenable  to  that  heaveDly  principle.  Every- 
thing has  "a  glory  otits  own.'''1  The  highest 
aim  of  education  is  to  reveal  the  life  and  the 
form  of  that  individual  perfection  which  Di- 
vine Wisdom  has  implanted  in  the  human 
spirit. 

Different  minds  demand  different  methods. 
The  same  questions  do  not  arrest  and  unfold 
the  intuitions  of  dissimilar  persons.  For  this 
reason  it  is  impossible  for  one  teacher  to 
quicken  and  instruct  every  type  of  character. 
Parents  seldom  find  the  true  avenues  of  ap- 
proach to  the  inner  life  of  their  different 
children ;  and  thus,  often,  the  young  at  home 
grow  restless  and  discordant,  and  fail  to  vin- 
dicate the  divinity  of  their  natures,  inherited 
from  the  infinite  fountain  of  all  Goodness. 


CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


True  Method  of  Spirit  Culture. 

Children  are  social.  The  ties  of  friendship 
are  the  ties  of  divine  love.  The  life  of  the  in- 
finite God  flows  through  the  social  affections. 
There  is  no  Life  where  there  is  no  love.  Heart 
touches  heart  in  the  sphere  of  heavenly  friend- 
ship. The  lips  grow  rosy  and  dewy  with  ten- 
der and  eloquent  words  of  wisdom  under  the 
magic  influence  of  unselfish  affection.  The 
tongue  and  the  eye  are  the  true  organs  of 
instruction.  Conversation  I  It  is  the  heavenly 
method  of  teaching.  The  intuitions  and  the 
thinking  faculties  are  touched  and  strength- 
ened by  living  words.  The  fields  of  Nature 
lend  endless  charms  to  the  quickened  intelli- 
gence. The  realms  of  science,  philosophy, 
literature,  art,  and  music,  belong  to  the  spirit. 
The  youthful  heart  is  full  of  aphorisms.  The 
infallible  words  of  God's  truth,  on  the  wings 
of  genius,  come  forth  when  the  right  questions 
are  lovingly  put.  Forms  and  strict  routine 
are  required  only  for  the  external  and  fleeting 
purposes  of  education.    Austere  text-books 


THE  TEACHER'S  TRUE  STARTING-POINT.         7 

and  solemn  teachers  are  adapted  to  schools 
where  children  are  to  be  instructed  and  ' '  fin- 
ished" for  an  outward  work  in  the  busy  world 
of  things  and  sense.  But  we  are  reminded  that 
"Wisdom's  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness." 
True  education  is  addressed  to  the  Reason, 
through  the  social  affections;  whereby  the 
child-nature  is  made  to  grow  in  goodness,  and 
to  bear  the  fruits  of  righteousness. 


The  Teacher's  True  Starting- 
Point. 

The  spirit  of  a  child  is  free  and  undefiled. 
The  God-code  of  everlasting  truth  is  written 
in  its  attributes  and  intuitions.  Whateverjts 
parentage  or  nativity,  and  however  much'  nt' 
nature  may  be  warped,  twisted,  and  embit- 
tered by  circumstances  in  early  year3,  the 
young  immortal  spirit  is  pure  and  spotless  as 
is  the  heart  of  an  angel.  From  this  point  we 
start — affirming  the  interior  purity  of  the 
child's  spirit,  and  denying  that  the  infant  na- 
ture inclines  to  everything  that  is  evil  and 
wicked.  Theology  teaches  that  "the  little 
foibles  and  peevish  freaks  of  the  infant  are 


8  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUTt 

early  workings  and  manifestations  of  corrupt 
and  depraved  human  nature."  And  further, 
the  creed  teaches  that  a  supernatural  "Grace 
is  necessary  to  convict,  convert,  renovate, 
and  sanctify  a  person,  so  that  he  may  enjoy 
the  heavenly  kingdom  of  Christ." 

Our  starting-point  is  radiant  with  the  gos- 
pel of  '  •  good  news :"  that  the  life  of  a  child  is  a 
pure  stream — flowing  unceasingly  from  the 
God-fountain  of  infinite  perfection ;  that  the 
human  soul  is  the  product  of  an  infinitely  wise 
and  good  Father;  and  that  there  is  in  every 
nature,  however  depraved  in  condition  and 
manifestation,  an  immortal  spark  of  holiness, 
a  pure  principle  of  self-redemptiveness,  from 
which  the  perfect  image  and  state  of  angel- 
hood may  be  unfolded. 

The  intrinsic  goodness  of  the  infant  spirit 
is  the  basis  of  the  celestial  superstructure  we 
laoorto  erect. 

The  government  of  Father-God  through  the 
love-spirit  of  Mother-Nature,  is  one  and  uni- 
versal. The  heavenly  government,  although 
varied  in  its  forms  and  adaptations  in  the 
different  spheres  and  societies  according  to 
the  varied  condition  of  the  countless  inhabit- 


THE  TEACHER'S  TRUE  STARTING-POINT.         9 

ants,  is  purely  and  simply  one  of  universal 
Love  and  Wisdom.  The  life  of  everything  is 
Love;  but  the  form  thereof,  the  shape  in 
which  that  love  appears,  is  determined  by 
"Wisdom.  The  impulse  to  look  up  toward 
heaven  is  as  natural  as  the  beating  of  the 
heart;  and  it  is  equally  natural  to  feel  and 
acknowledge  dependence  upon  the  eternal 
Soul  of  things.  Children  first  learn  this  les- 
son at  home  in  the  tender  ties  of  love  that 
bind  them  to  father  and  mother;  and  sub- 
sequently tbe  lesson  is  enforced  by  every  re- 
lation of  life  and  society.  To  teach  in  ac- 
cordance with  the  Divine  Government,  is  our 
aim  and  plan. 


10  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


ORIGIN 

OF  THE 


[On  the  25th  of  January,  1863,  at  Dodworth's  Hall, 
No.  806  Broadway,  Mr.  A.  J.  Davis  made  the  follow- 
ing remarks  and  suggestions,  explanatory  of  the 
origin,  organization,  and  objects  of  the  Children's 
Progressive  Lyceum.    Phonographically  reported.] 

FRD3NDS    OF  HUMAN  PROGRESS:     We    have 

assembled  this  afternoon  to  inaugurate  an 
association  for  the  physical  and  spiritual  im- 
provement of  both  sexes,  and  of  all  ages. 

The  plan  is  not  original  with  me.  It  is  an 
attempt  to  unfold  and  actualize  on  earth, 
partially  at  least,  a  progressive  juvenile  as- 
semblage like  those  in  the  Summer-Land; 
whither  children  are  constantly  going  from 
earth,  and  where  they  are  received  into 
Groups  for  improvement,  growth,  and  grad- 
uation.    In   those   heavenly   societies   an* 


ITS  ORIGIN.  11 

spheres  the  young  grow  and  bloom  in  Love 
as  well  as  in  "Wisdom — in  Affection  as  well  as 
in  true  Knowledge. 

Thi3  Sunday  Meeting  of  the  Young  may, 
therefore,  be  appropriately  styled  the  "Child- 
ren's Progressive  Lyceum."  It  i3  something 
truer  and  higher  than  what  is  ordinarily  called 
a  "Sunday-School."  It  embraces  within  its 
plan  the  healthful  development  of  the  bodily 
functions,  the  conscientious  exercise  of  the 
reasoning  faculties,  and  the  progressive  un- 
folding of  the  social  and  divine  affections,  by 
harmonious  and  happy  methods. 

Here  let  me  mention  that  in  the  Summer- 
Land  these  "Groups" are  arranged,  classified, 
and  designated  in  accordance  with  the  im- 
mortal laws  of  Music.  A  Group  at  first 
simply  represents  a  note:  afterward,  when 
the  members  are  more  advanced,  it  repre- 
sents an  octave;  and  ultimately,  when  har- 
mony is  established,  the  whole  assemblage 
constitutes,  so  to  say,  a  musical  instrument 
of  twelve  octaves,  instead  of  six  and#  half  or 
seven,  as  we  have  here  in  the  popular  piano 
or  church-organ.  It  is  beyond  the  power  of 
earthly  language  to    describe  the   celestia 


12         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

melody,  "the  fairy-like  music, "of  this  human 
musical  instrument !  Truly,  by  such  a  com- 
bination of  angel- voices  the  "morning-stars" 
may  be  taught  to  sing  their  part  in  the  an- 
them of  the  spheres. 

In  these  assemblages  the  children  are 
always  enthusiastic,  mutually  affectionate, 
and  full  of  beautiful  happiness.  Those  who 
never  truly  sung  a  note  on  earth,  soon  learn 
to  sing  harmoniously  as  well  as  to  think  in- 
tuitively and  accurately.  The  little  ones  sing 
and  think  with  as  much  spontaneous  melody 
and  healthful  happiness,  as  do  birds  in  the 
forest-trees,  or  children  in  the  glee  and  enjoy- 
ment of  their  common  sports. 

Music,  therefore,  is  to  be  an  invariable  and 
prominent  element  of  our  terrestrial  Pro- 
gressive Lyceums.  The  plan  is  to  unfold  the 
Groups  into  a  "Harnionial  Choir"  of  the  first 
magnitude  and  importance. 

These  Associations  of  the  young  on  earth, 
to  be  in  sympathetic  harmony  with  corre- 
spondii£  bodies  of  yoathful  brothers  and  sis- 
ters in  the  Summer-Land,  should  have  public 
re-unions  and  festivals  twice  a  year,  and  semi- 
public  rehearsals  and  soirees  as  frequently  as 


ITS  ORIGIN.  13 

may  be  found  necessary  for  purposes  of  pro- 
gress and  discipline.  The  latter,  if  possible, 
as  often  as  once  in  every  twelve  weeks,  and  a 
general  pic-nic  Festival  and  a  grand  Excur- 
sion punctually  and  uniformly  once  a  year, 
on  some  bright  and  inspiring  day  in  the 
spring  or  summer  time.  These  public  social 
entertainments  and  exhibitions  will  produce 
the  happiest  effects  upon  both  participants 
and  spectators. 

Such  progressive  Sunday  gatherings  of  our 
beloved  children  will  be,  to  some  extent,  a 
realization  of  the  age  of  Harmony  on  earth. 
Let  little  children  come  freely  into  the 
Groups,  for  "of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven."  The  harmony  and  melody  of  these 
youthful  spiritualizing  Associations  will  cor- 
respond to  the  harmony  and  melody  of  the 
eternal  kingdom  of  Love,  "Wisdom,  and 
Peace. 

There  are  many  cogent  reasons  why 
Friends  of  Progress  should  everywhere  estab- 
lish and  multiply  these  Children's  Progressive 
Lyceums.  One  of  them  is,  the  conspicuous 
fact  that  young  minds  are  being  constantly 
wiseducated  by  the  supporters  of  the  popular 


14    CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

dismal  theologies.  Your  little  ones  acquire 
lessons  in  orthodox  Sunday-Schools  which  re- 
quire years  of  mental  struggling  to  unlearn. 
They  receive  unhappy  lessons  and  learn  to 
"believe  in  unhappy  thoughts,  Another  reason 
is,  large  numbers  of  the  children  of  liberal- 
minded  parents  are  carelessly  straying  off  on 
Sunday  out  into  the  fields  and  byways,  and 
thus  many  of  them  waste  the  day,  and  their 
plays  are  many  times  not  profitable  either  to 
themselves  or  to  their  companions.  But  the 
former  reason  is  paramount,  that  thousands 
of  the  children  of  progressive  friends,  merely 
to  have  some  social  place  regularly  to  go  to 
on  Sunday — for  the  simple  attractions  and 
pleasures  of  meeting  playmates  and  acquaint- 
ances—join dismal  orthodox  assemblies,  go 
to  the  popular  churches,  and  thus  acquire 
narrow  and  bigoted  opinions  which  deeply 
embitter  the  fountain  of  affection,  and  oft- 
times  poison  the  cup  of  an  entire  life.  It  is 
not  unfrequent  that  the  innocent  victims  of 
an  orthodox  "Catechism"  grow  up  preju- 
diced, one-sided,  and  narrow-minded  mem- 
bers of  community  during  all  after  years. 
Such  minds  are  enemies  of  progress,  because 


ITS  ORIGIN.  15 

they  entertain  conscientious  convictions  un- 
friendly to  reforms  based  on  the  largest  lib- 
erty of  reason.  This  progressive  work,  for 
the  true  and  harmonious  education  of  the 
young,  should  be  carried  energetically  for- 
ward in  every  part  of  Christendom.  Spiritu- 
alists should  now  begin,  like  true  philoso- 
phers and  philanthropists,  to  work  at  the 
very  roots  of  society.  Let  us  gather  the 
Children— 

M  Gather  them  in  from  the  street  and  lane, 
Gather  them  in,  both  bait  and  lame; 
Gather  the  deaf,  the  poor,  the  blind- 
Gather  them  in  with  a  willing  mind. 

M  Gather  them  in  that  seek  for  rest- 
Gather  them  in  from  East  and  West ; 
Gather  them  in  that  roam  about, 
Gather  them  in  from  North  and  South. 

"  Gather  them  in  from  all  the  land- 
Gather  them  into  our  noble  band ; 
Gather  them  in  with  spiritual  love, 
Gather  them  in  for  the  Sphere  above." 

The  manifest  object  is,  to  develop  a  system 
of  spirit-culture  which  must,  in  its  practical 
workings,  prove  exceedingly  valuable,  if  not 
a  model,  for  parents  and  teachers,  at  home 


16  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

and  in  public  institutions,  for  the  successful 
development  of  the  real  genius,  moral  pow- 
ers, and  the  reasoning  faculties  of  the  youth 
of  both  sexes.  Here,  from  the  divine  fountain 
of  heavenly  life,  is  given  the  grand  basis  for 
the  erection  of  newer  and  more  effective  sys- 
tems of  academic  and  collegiate  education. 

Charity  should  be  early  taught  to  the 
members.  Each  Group  should  look  after  the 
little  physical  necessities  of  its  members. 
Poor  parents  cannot  easily  clothe  their  little 
ones  sufficiently  nice  and  tidy  to  associate 
freely  with  the  children  of  the  more  fortunate. 
Leaders,  therefore,  should  teach  and  induce 
the  better  clothed  members  to  contribute  gar- 
ments, shoes,  stockings,  money,  or  whatever 
will  add  to  the  comfort  and  happiness  of  the 
unfortunate.  All  personal  distinctions  in  the 
matter  of  social  position,  or  of  dress,  must  be 
carefully  removed  from  the  thoughts  of  each 
Group.  Here  all  meet  as  immortal  children 
of  the  infinite  Father  and  Mother. 

Graduation,  or  the  promotion  of  members, 
will  be  one  of  the  finest  effects  of  this  Pro- 
gressive Lyceum.  The  progressive  ascension 
of  children  from  primary  to  superior  groups, 


ITS  OEIGIN.  17 

and  the  advancement  of  members  to  the  posi- 
tion of  Leaders  or  officers,  is  a  part  of  the 
system. 

The  members  of  our  Groups  will  become  the 
men  and  women  of  the  future;  they  will,  in  a 
few  years,  be  scattered  through  all  the  differ- 
ent paths  of  human  life.  They  will  be  not 
only  sisters  and  brothers,  but  wives,  hus- 
bands, mothers,  fathers,  members  of  different 
social  and  political  movements,  always  exert- 
ing an  influence  in  society.  Therefore,  how 
important  it  is  that  we  start  with  thi3  new, 
this  better,  this  diviner  idea  of  Education,  in 
keeping  with  the  harmonious  and  musical 
principles  that  regulate  both  matter  and  mind 
throughout  the  universe.  We  wish  to  be  at 
one  with  the  Father,  and  the  way  to  com- 
mence is  to  ascertain  and  establish  true 
relations  with.  Mother-Nature.  Hence  we 
commence  with  exercises  of  a  physical  cha- 
racter; because  well-organized,  well-disci- 
plined physical  organization,  is  the  tirm  and 
beautiful  temple  in  which  the  spirit  may  live, 
and  the  basis  on  which  it  may  be  erected  as 
a  sublime  and  bright  superstructure  for  the 
eternal  spheres. 

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18         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

The  Lyceum  is  an  inspiration — that  is  to 
say,  it  is  an  idea  which  was  found  to  have 
expression  in  the  Summer-Land — and  we 
desire  to  realize  on  earth,  as  far  as  possible, 
the  music  and  harmony  of  the  heavens.  The 
wise  and  gentle  men  and  women  who,  as 
angels  of  purity  and  beauty,  inhabit  the 
Summer-Land,  educate  the  little  babe3  who 
go  there  every  day,  and  not  only  those  who 
are  children  in  years,  but  also  in  matters  of 
thought  and  principle.  These  educational  pro- 
cesses in  the  heavens  are  independent  of 
books — of  the  ordinary  formal  methods  of 
instruction.  They  are  based  upon  the  iden- 
tity between  motion  and  life  in  body  and 
spirit — the  principles  that  regulate  matter 
and  mind.  For  instance,  if  children  there 
were  to  be  taught  the  principles  of  astronomy, 
they  would  not  sit  down  to  Mitchell's  As- 
tronomy or  Burritt's  "Geography  of  the 
Heavens,"  or  the  text-books  of  whoever  may 
have  written  on  the  subject;  for  the  constella- 
tions themselves  are  astronomers,  and  every 
planet  waltzes  about  its  primary  on  the  same 
principle  that  one  human  being  will  pass 
another  in  the  street,  or  in  the  waltz,  or  in 


ITS  ORIGIN.  19 

the  mazes  of  the  dance.  The  bright-eyed, 
golden-haired,  and  happy-hearted  children  in 
the  heavenly  Groups  go  through  various 
marches,  whereby  they  are  taught  to  compre- 
hend the  operation  of  planets,  showing  how 
one  star  plays  around  another,  how  satel- 
lites move  around  planets,  how  planets  and 
satellites  move  around  the  sun,  how  suns 
with  planets  and  satellites  move  around 
greater  suns,  and  how  all  constellations  move 
around  some  still  greater  and  more  central 
controlling  power.  All  this  attractive  know- 
ledge is  acquired  by  the  beautiful  marches  of 
the  little  persons  who  go  to  the  Zellabingen 
Association,  or  to  some  corresponding  Lyce- 
um. And  thus  they  are  taught,  by  these  semi- 
waltzing  exercises,  the  astronomy  that  the 
Father  and  Mother  have  expanded  throughout 
the  firmament. 

So  it  is  in  other  departments  of  knowledge, 
You  can  teach  geography  and  the  origin  and 
the  flowing  of  rivers — can  represent  a  poem, 
or  any  conception  that  has  ever  been  ex- 
pressed in  literature,  or  art,  or  sculpture,  or 
in  the  epics  of  the  world— by  means  of  mu- 
sical motions,  either  by  the  hands  or  feet  or 


20        children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

the  whole  body,  or  by  the  study  of  signs  and 
symbols. 

These  Groups  of  young  people  are  repre- 
sentative of  family  circles  and  progressive 
communities.  They  are  planets  and  satel- 
lites; and  they  also  signify  other  bodies  and 
higher  degrees  in  Nature.  For  example :  the 
first  Group  is  called  ''Fountain  Group." 
Next,  a  "Stream," flowing  from  the  fountain. 
Then,  a  "River,"  into  which  the  stream 
widens.  Next,  a  "Lake."  Then  from  the 
lake,  a  "Sea."  Then  onward  into  the 
" Ocean."  Now  we  safely  gain  the  "Shore." 
Next  we  joyously  behold  a  "Beacon"  on  the 
shore.  Then  a  • '  Banner  "  of  Progress  is  waving 
in  the  free  air.  At  this  point  we  look  above 
and  discover  a  new  "Star"  in  the  heavens. 
Then  an  aspiring  "Excelsior"  spirit  enters 
the  heart.  And  lastly,  having  passed  upward 
from  the  "Fountain,"  we  begin  to  realize 
internally  something  of  the  "Liberty"  of  the 
sons  of  wisdom,  truth,  and  righteousness. 

Thus  we  have  a  complete  Lyceum,  com- 
posed of  twelve  Groups,  each  containing 
twelve  members.  When  the  applicants  are 
more  numerous  than  would  be  sufficient  for 


ITS  ORIGIN.  21 

any  Group,  a  new  Group  i3  organized,  and  is 
called  the  duplicate  of  that  Group.  When 
a  sufficient  number  of  new  Groups  come  forth 
to  form  a  new  organization — viz.,  twelve  du- 
plicates— then  is  established  an  independent 
Lyceum,  having  its  Officers,  Leaders,  ban- 
ners, colors,  and  everything  necessary  to  con- 
stitute an  individual  movement. 

Each  Group  has  a  badge  for  each  of  its 
members,  of  a  significant  and  appropriate 
color.  Fountain  Group  is  represented  by 
red,  which  means  the  first  form  of  love ;  it 
is  ardent;  is  the  primary,  or  basic  love. 
Stream  Group  has  the  badge  of  pearl,  which 
color  signifies  the  love  that  is  fleeting — be- 
ginning and  ending  with  the  senses.  River 
Group  is  represented  by  orange  color,  which 
indicates  organic  love,  or  the  love  which  per- 
tains to  the  physical  being;  is,  in  fact,  a  part 
of  the  mere  conscious  life  of  the  child.  Lake 
Group  is  represented  by  lilac,  which  means 
objective  love,  or  the  momentary  interest  of 
the  mind  in  whatever  alfects  the  senses.  Sea 
Group  is  represented  by  yellow,  which  means 
filial  love,  or  devotion  to  superiors.  Ocean 
Group  is  represented  by  a  badge  of  purple, 


22  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

which  means  fraternal  or  brotherly  love. 
Shore  Group  is  represented  by  green,  which 
indicates  the  freshness  of  youth,  the  useful  or 
first  wisdom-affection.  Beacon  Group  has 
the  deep  blue  color,  signifying  love  of  justice— 
a  desire  to  gain  true  and  correct  ideas  of 
things.  Banner  Group  has  a  crimson  badge, 
representing  power — an  earnest  love  for  any 
congenial  undertaking  or  pursuit.  Star 
Group  has  azure  color,  signifying  love  of  the 
beautiful — especially  the  love  of  the  distant 
and  the  truly  sublime.  Excelsior  Group  br.s 
pure  violet,  which  signifies  aspiring  or  pro- 
gressive love.  Liberty  Group  wears  a  white 
badge,  which  includes  all  the  other  colors, 
and  signifies  harmonious  love. 

These  Lyceum  children  are  not  to  be  cate- 
chised according  to  a  book  with  stereotyped 
questions  and  fixed  answers,  such  as,  "Who 
made  you?"  "Who  redeemed  you?"  "Who 
sanctified  you?"  &c.  With  the  orthodox  sys- 
tem of  religious  training  in  the  beginning, 
there  comes,  between  the  susceptible  years  of 
ten  to  twenty — a  spiritual  distemper  called 
"getting  religion."  Many  youthful  persons 
have  it  as   children   have   the   mumps    or 


ITS  ORIGIN.  35 

measles;  and  they  go  into  the  churches,  and 
all  the  little  things  that  were  said  to  them  in 
their  Sunday-Schools  come  up  and  produce 
their  impression.  They  usually  remember 
what  they  have  learned,  and  that  is  all.  For 
themselves,  as  independent  thinking  immor- 
tal beings,  they  know  nothing.  Memory  is 
the  channel  into  which  all  their  spiritual  feel- 
ings rush  and  remain;  and  thus  the  misedu- 
cation  twisting  the  mmd  for  years  and  years,  as 
too  many  can  testify,  consigns  the  soul  to 
dungeons  of  doubt  and  despondency,  and 
spreads  a  gloom  over  all  the  lair  face  of  Na- 
ture. You  know  how  wrong  and  evil  such 
teachings  are,  especially  for  the  little  and 
gentle  ones  in  our  homes.  We  wish  to  break 
all  this  theology  asunder.  It  is  the  most 
outrageous  imposition  and  falsehood. 


[Note.— In  accordance  with  plans  and  principles 
indicated  in  the  foregoing,  the  Lyceum  was  duly  or- 
ganized in  Dodworth's  Hall,  in  the  city  of  New  York, 
on  the  25th  of  January,  1863.  Both  Officers  and 
Leaders  were  ready  to  embark  in  the  noble  cause,  the 
children  came  from  all  parts  of  the  city,  and  the  suc- 
ceeding pages  contain  much  that  has  been  gathered 
by  experience  and  inspiration  during  the  first  two 

3d 


24        CHILDREN'S   PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 


CONSTITUTION  AND  BY-LAWS 

OF  THE 

Children's    Progressive  Lyceum, 


[At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  Officers  and  Leaders  of 
the  New  York  Lyceums,  on  Saturday  evening,  March 
18th,  1865,  the  Conductor  presented  the  following 
Constitution  and  By-Laws,  which  were  adopted,  and 
are  hereby  recommended  to  the  friends  of  Education 
as  embodying  the  general  plan  and  principles  of  a 
new  school  for  the  youth  of  both  sexes:] 

ARTICLE  1. 

Announcement  and  Name. 

The  Friends  of  Progress  have  long  deeply 
felt  the  want  of  a  natural  system  of  education 
— physical,  intellectual,  and  moral — adapted 
to  the  senses,  the  mind  and  heart  of  the 
young;  and  providing,  by  its  completeness, 
attractiveness,  and  thoroughness,  for  the  pro- 
gressive development  of  susceptible  minds  in 
the  principles  of  justice  and  truth,  humanity 
and  universal  benevolence,  and  those  noble 
and  ennobling  virtues  and  attributes,  upon 
which  is  based  and  erected  symmetrical  indi- 
vidual character  and  the  progress  of  all  man- 
kind. 

The  liberal  and  spiritually-minded  portion 


CONSTITUTION.  25 

of  every  community  take  a  vital  interest  in  a 
new  and  more  harmonious  system  of  Educa- 
tion, and  they  have  come  to  feel  its  demands 
more  imperatively,  because  everywhere,  un- 
der the  influence  of  believers  in  the  doctrines 
of  past  ages,  children  are  drawn  into  the  pop- 
ular currents  of  false  theology,  and  thus  re- 
ceive a  religious  bias  in  the  direction  of  error 
and  baseless  superstitions,  wholly  at  variance 
with  the  principles  of  Harmonial  culture  and 

growth  in  science,  philosophy,  truth,  justice, 
berty,  and  spirituality.  In  after  years,  when 
these  erroneously-taught  children  are  men 
and  women,  and  become  fathers  and  mothers, 
the  opinions  and  prejudices  they  have  ac- 
quired in  the  Sunday-School3,  Bible-Classes, 
and  by  attendance  at  the  sectarian  institu- 
tions of  common  education,  cling  to  them  and 
appear  in  their  families  in  the  form  of  bigotry, 
uncharitableness,  assumed  righteousness,  and 
unprogressive  conservatism. 

And  furthermore,  we  deem  the  popular 
systems  of  general  and  religious  Education, 
for  the  most  part,  unnatural,  unadapted  to 
the  young,  and  therefore  unattractive  and 
injurious  to  their  confiding  and  impressible 
natures.  The  methods  of  the  professional 
schoolmen  are  proverbially  arbitrary,  and  con- 
straining to  the  bodies  and  souls  of  the  young. 
Their  programme  of  instruction  is  external, 
and  is  valued  chiefly  for  purposes  of  show  and 
circumstance ;  while  the  routine  of  discipline 
is  partial,  unnatural,  and  frequently  antago- 


26   CHILDEEN'S  PEOGEESSITE  LYCEUM. 

nistic  to  the  established  laws  of  life  and 
health. 

We  believe,  on  the  other  hand,  in  a  religion 
of  justice,  social  unity,  and  physical  progress 
— in  the  happy  and  complete  cultivation 
and  symmetrical  development  of  body,  soul, 
and  spirit — to  the  accomplishment  of  which 
the  whole  life  and  the  best  talent  of  men  and 
women  should  be  consecrated.  The  body, 
mind,  and  spirit  of  the  child  should  be  drawn 
forth  progressively,  and  educated  in  all  the  ways 
of  love  and  wisdom.  By  pleasing  and  natural 
methods  the  young  should  be  taught  to  under- 
stand and  reverently  love  whatever  is  useful, 
and  beautiful,  and  just,  and  wise,  not  only 
for  immediate  advantage  in  this  world,  but 
also  for  uninterrupted  progress,  and  to  secure 
higher  happiness  in  the  Summer-Land. 

Therefore  we  have  embarked  in  an  educa- 
tional system  for  truer  and  more  perfect  cul- 
ture. And  believing  that  an  associative  effort 
is  far  more  effective  than  the  individual  action 
of  the  same  persons,  we  do  hereby  form  an 
organization  which  shall  be  known  as  the 
"Children's  Progressive  Lyceum  of  the  City 
of  New  York." 

ARTICLE  2. 

Plan  of  the  Lyceum  Organization. 

A  complete  Children's  Progressive  Lyceum 
is  composed  of  twelve  Groups,  each  with  a 
Leader.  The  highest  number  of  members  in 
each    Group    shall   be   twelve.      Duplicate 


CONSTITUTION.  27 

Groups  may  be  organized,  and  Leaders  for 
them  appointed;  but  the  Duplicate  Groups 
shall  not  be  considered  as  fully  organized  un- 
til they  attain  to  the  number  of  twelve,  when 
they  become  entitled  to  new  names  for  their 
Groups,  and  to  all  the  privileges  and  benefits 
embraced  in  the  plan  of  the  original  Associa- 
tion, of  which,  however,  the  new  Lyceum 
shall  be  independent,  unless,  by  a  vote  of  a 
majority  of  its  Officers  and  Leaders,  it  holds  its 
public  sessions  and  performs  its  legitimate 
functions  on  the  same  floor  with  the  first  or- 
ganization. In  this  case,  where  two  or  more 
complete  Lyceums  occupy  the  same  apart- 
ment, the  government  of  all  the  Groups  and 
of  the  institutions  shall  be  vested  in  the  prin- 
cipal Officers  and  their  Assistants,  who  were 
duly  elected  to  act  in  behalf  of  the  original 
Lyceum. 

ARTICLE   3. 

Objects  of  the  Children's  Lyceum. 

The  objects  of  the  Association  shall  be  the 
promotion  of  Truth,  Justice,  Fraternal  Love, 
Purity,  Beauty,  Music,  xirt,  Health,  Science, 
Philosophy,  and  Spirituality. 

These  objects  we  propose  to  promote  by  es- 
tablishing and  maintaining  a  School  on 
Sunday  in  the  city  of  New  York,  for  the  ben- 
efit and  instruction  of  the  young  of  both 
sexes,  and  of  all  ages,  in  accordance  with  the 
plans  and  principles  set  forth  in  the  following 
articles  of  our  Constitution,  whereby  we  here- 


28        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

by  promise  to  be  governed  in  our  individual 
capacities  as  Officers  and  Leaders  of  Groups. 

The  primary  object  of  this  Association  shall 
be  the  cultivation  and  harmonization  of  the 
individual.  We  propose  to  cultivate  and  har- 
monize the  physical  part,  (1,)  by  teaching 
and  obeying  the  laws  and  conditions  of  life 
and  health;  (2,)  by  vocal  exercises,  and 
strengthening  motions  under  the  influence  of 
instrumental  music;  (3,)  by  singing  appro- 
priate Songs,  and  by  Marches,  and  by  the 
practice  of  the  most  useful  and  graceful  of 
those  physical  movements  known  as  Light 
Gymnastics. 

The  object  next  in  importance  is  the  culti- 
vation and  just  development  of  the  intellectual 
part:  by  means  of  legitimate  signs  and  the 
prime  symbols  of  natural  things,  to  teach, 
rightly  and  accurately  and  attractively,  the 
Alphabet,  Reading,  Writing,  Geography, 
Natural  History,  Geometry,  Algebra,  Arith- 
metic, Grammar,  the  Speculative  and  Exact 
Sciences,  Language,  Music,  Art,  and  all  the 
approved  branches  of  study  and  mental  cul- 
ture. (N.  B. — We  contemplate  the  introduc- 
tion of  these  branches  of  education,  with  the 
natural  methods  of  imparting  instruction, 
when  the  plan  and  principles  of  the  Lyceum 
shall  be  incorporated  on  a  scale  sufficiently 
grand  and  comprehensive  to  call  for  sessions 
of  the  Groups  every  day.) 

The  next  object  contemplated  is  the  culti- 
vation oUhe  moral  part:  (1,)  by  the  study  of 


CONSTITUTION.  29 

the  mind,  its  structure,  life-powers,  laws,  and 
functions ;  (2, )  by  interesting  mind  in  mind, 
inducing  spirit  to  look  into  itself,  through  apt 
hints  and  suggestive  interrogations,  imparted 
in  gentle  conversations  and  in  illustrations 
which  charm  and  exalt  the  perceptions  of  the 
youthful  mind;  (3,)  by  helping  the  child  to 
right  names  for  thoughts  and  feelings ;  (4, )  by 
assisting  and  strengthening  the  awakening 
intelligence  to  analyze  and  classify  the  essences 
of  things,  physical  and  metaphysical ;  (5, )  by 
encouraging  the  young  mind  to  think  accu- 
rately of  forms,  qualities,  uses,  relations, 
and  adaptations  in  human  nature  and  society, 
as  well  as  in  the  outlying  world  of  phe- 
nomena. 

The  most  important  object  sought  by  the 
Association  is  the  cultivation  and  harmoniza- 
tion of  the  spiritual  part:  (1,)  by  addressing 
the  intuitions  and  highest  mental  powers  pro- 
gressively, beginning  with  simplest  truths, 
and  advancing  steadily  toward  the  fixed  cen- 
tral principles  of  the  Divine  Existence;  (2.)  by 
means  of  persuasive  questionings,  and  memo- 
rable maxims,  and  precepts  in  poetic  measure, 
teaching  the  young  spirit  to  discern  holy 
truths,  and  to  love  reverently  the  works  and 
ways  of  Father-God  and  Mother-Nature ;  (3, ) 
by  conversations  concerning  charity  and  hea- 
venly things,  concerning  life  in  the  Summer- 
Land,  where  existence  itself  is  at  once  a  joy 
and  a  worship,  and  concerning  the  divine  and 
perpetually  good  things  that  surround  the 


30     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

good  and  the  gifted  in  the  supernal  state; 
(4,)  by  the  reading  of  books  given  by  inspira- 
tion;  (5,)  by  Silver-Chain  Recitations  of 
purely  devotional  prose  or  verse;  (6,)  by  the 
singing  of  loving  and  sacred  Songs  and 
Hymns,  portraying  the  beauty  and  value  of 
life  and  the  lessons  of  immortality;  (7,)  by  in- 
culcating, free  from  the  constraints  of  dog- 
matic methods,  the  central  truths  and  princi- 
ples of  whatsoever  is  heavenly,  infinite, 
unlimited,  and  eternal. 


ARTICLE  4. 

Officers  for  the  Association. 

To  insure  and  maintain  unity  of  action  in 
our  methods  and  efforts,  the  Children's  Pro- 
gressive Lyceum  shall  have  the  following 
Officers  and  Leaders : 

A  Conductor,  a  Guardian  of  the  Groups,  a 
Librarian,  a  Musical  Director,  a  Band  of 
Guards,  and  a  corps  of  Leaders.  Each  of  the 
Chief  Officers  may  have  an  Assistant,  and 
also  Special  Deputies  to  serve  on  special  pub- 
lic occasions.  The  Band  of  Guards  shall  be 
composed  of  not  less  than  two  nor  more  than 
live  members,  aud  they  may  be  chosen  from 
among  the  Assistant  Officers.  There  shall  be 
not  more  than  one  Leader  assigned  to  each 
Group.  Male3  and  females  are  alike  eligible 
to  any  of  the  offices  of  this  Association. 


CONSTITUTION.  31 

ARTICLE  5. 

Duties  of  Officers. 

Sec.  1  —It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Con- 
ductor to  preside  at  all  the  public  sessions  of 
the  Lyceum,  to  call  the  Groups  to  order,  to 
preserve  harmony  throughout  the  School,  to 
announce  the  order  of  exercises,  to  lead  in 
the  Silver-Chain  Recitations,  and  perform  the 
functions  and  duties  usually  assigned  to  a 
presiding  officer.  The  Conductor  may,  by 
and  with  the  consent  of  the  majority  of  Offi- 
cers and  Leaders,  act  in  the  capacity  of  Trea- 
surer of  the  Association.  He  shall  redeem 
with  suitable  bills  the  tickets  of  merit  which 
have  been  issued  to  the  members  of  the 
Groups. 

DUTIES    OF    THE    GUARDIAN. 

Sec.  2.— It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Guard- 
ian to  superintend  and  guard  the  Groups 
during  the  entire  session  of  the  School.  It  is 
her  duty,  in  connection  with  her  Assistant,  to 
keep  a  Lyceum  Journal,  in  which  shall  be 
recorded  the  titles  of  the  Groups,  the  names 
and  addresses  of  their  Leaders,  and  the  full 
name  of  each  member  in  the  different  Groups. 
The  date  of  the  admission  of  new  members, 
and  the  time  and  the  cause  of  the  expulsion 
of  those,  who,  alter  repeated  trial,  refuse  to 
harmonize  with  the  rules  and  methods  of  the 
institution,  must  be  recorded  in  the  Guardian's 
Journal.    She  shall  distribute  the  badges  to 


32     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

the  several  Groups  when  they  are  first  called 
to  order.  It  is  also  the  duty  of  this  Officer 
to  issue  (after  the  lessous  of  the  day  have 
been  considered,)  tickets  of  merit  to  each 
Leader,  who  shall  name  the  number  of  tickets 
required  to  reward  the  deserving  members  of 
the  Group.  The  Guardian  is  the  bearer  of  the 
first  and  principal  banner  in  all  the  Marches. 

DUTIES    OF    THE  LIBRARIAN. 

Sec.  3. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Libra- 
rian to  keep  a  record  of  the  titles  of  all  books 
which  may  be  added,  either  by  contribution  or 
purchase,  to  the  Library  of  the  Lyceum.  He 
shall  allow  the  Leaders  every  opportunity  to 
select  books  for  members,  and  shall  enter 
upon  his  Record  the  number  of  each  book  so 
selected,  charging  the  whole  number  to  the 
Group  represented  by  the  Leader.  It  is  also 
the  duty  of  this  Officer  to  keep  the  books  in 
repair,  and  report  the  titles  of  books  not  re- 
turned to  the  Library,  and  the  Leader's  name 
against  whom  they  are  charged.  And  he  shall, 
aided  by  his  Assistant,  perform  such  other 
duties  as  belong  to  the  office  of  Librarian. 

DUTIES  OF  THE  MUSICAL  DIRECTOR. 

Sec  4.— It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Musical 
Director  to  keep  and  preserve  all  the  music, 
and  take  charge  of  the  instruments  belonging 
to  the  Lyceum,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
Executive   Board  hereinafter  named.      He 


CONSTITUTION.  33 

shall  select  the  Songs  to  be  sung  during  the 
session,  and  lead  in  teaching  and  illustrating 
the  science  and  harmonies  of  Music*  The 
Leaders  and  Groups  will  be  given  into  his 
control  and  discipline  during  the  time  allotted 
to  musical  and  singing  exercises.  And  he, 
and  his  or  her  Assistant,  shall  perform  all 
other  duties  pertaining  to  the  office  oi'  Musical 
Director. 

DUTIES  OF  THE   GUARDS. 

Sec.  5. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Guards 
to  patrol  the  apartment  or  hall  in  which  the 
Lyceum  is  in  session,  and  preserve  order 
among  Groups  and  spectators,  and  converse 
with  strangers  kindly  and  instructively  con- 
cerning the  plan  and  import  of  the  work  going 
forward  in  behalf  of  the  young.  The  Guards 
shall  have  charge  and  supervision  of  the  ante- 
rooms, used  by  the  children  for  their  hats  and 
other  apparel,  and  shall  keep  order  among 
the  members  on  the  adjournment  of  the 
School.  It  shall  be  their  duty  to  prepare  the 
flags  for  the  March,  to  arrange  the  seats 
so  that  the  procession  can  move  properly 
through  the  room,  and  assist  in  such  manner 
as  may  be  indicated  by  the  Conductor,  or 
Guardian,  or  their  Assistants. 

DUTIES    OF   THE   LEADERS. 

Sec.  6. — It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Leaders 
to  attend  punctually,  and  preside  with  gen- 
tleness and  loving  kindness  over  the  little 


34     CHILDREN'9    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

ones  assigned  to  their  Groups.  They  shall 
each  keepa  ' '  Group  Journal, "  in  which  may 
be  recorded  the  full  name  and  address  of  each 
member,  and  also  the  number  of  the  book  se- 
lected for  the  member  from  the  Library. 
Leaders  will  issue  tickets  of  membership. 
They  may,  at  their  discretion,  give  members 
permission  to  invite  their  playmates  and 
young  acquaintances  to  enter  the  Group  as 
guests,  for  one  or  more  Sundays,  subject  to 
the  approval  of  the  Conductor  or  Guardian. 
Leaders  will  visit  members  whose  prolonged 
absence  from  the  Groups  is  unexplained. 
Also,  they  may  deem  it  a  part  of  their  duty  to 
the  Lyceum  to  call  socially  upon  the  parents 
of  members,  and  like  missionaries  of  peace 
and  good  will,  they  may  induce  little  wan- 
derers to  join  their  Groups. 

ARTICLE  6. 

Executive  Functions  of  Officers  and 
Leaders. 

Sec.  1. — The  Conductor,  the  Guardian,  and 
the  Librarian,  shall  constitute  an  Executive 
Board.  They  shall  have  charge  and  custody 
of  the  personal  and  real  property  of  the  Asso- 
ciation. They  may  transact  business  in  the 
name  of  the  "Children's  Progressive  Lyce- 
um," and  in  behalf  thereof,  but  subject  to  the 
investigation  and  approval  of  a  majority  of 
the  Officers  and  Leaders  of  the  Association. 

Sec  2. — The  Executive  and  the  Assistant 
Officers,  the  Band  of  Guards,  and  the  Leaders 


CONSTITUTION.  35 

of  the  Groups,  shall  constitute  a  Board  of  Man- 
agers, and  a  majority  of  them  present  at  the 
regularly-called  meetings  shall  be  a  quorum. 
They  shall  have  power  to  nominate  and  rill 
vacancies,  and  may  adopt  rules  and  enact 
by-laws  for  the  government  of  the  Groups,  and 
for  the  regulation  of  the  temporalities  of  the 
Association. 

ARTICLE  7. 

Conditions  of  Membership. 

Any  person  may  become  an  Officer  or 
Leader  in  the  Children's  Progressive  Lyceum 
by  receiving  the  vote  of  a  majority  of  the 
Officers  and  Leaders,  and  subscribing  to  this 
Constitution. 

ARTICLE  8. 

On  Suspensions  and  Expulsions. 

No  law  shall  ever  be  passed  or  amendment 
made  permitting  complaints  to  be  proposed 
or  entertained  against  the  religious  sentiments 
or  social  position  of  any  Officer  or  Leader 
of  the  Children's  Progressive  Lyceum,  nor 
shall  any  motion  ever  be  made  for  the  cen- 
sure, or  suspension,  or  expulsion  of  any  Offi- 
cer, or  Leader,  or  member,  except  for  such 
cause  as  negligence,  non-attendance,  inat- 
tention to  duty,  insubordination  to  the  estab- 
lished methods  of  the  School,  disorderly  con- 
duct, or  mental  incapacity  to  fulfill  the  legiti- 
mate functions  of  office. 


36      CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 
ARTICLE   9. 

Amendments,  Alterations,  or  Additions. 

These  Articles  of  our  Constitution  may  be 
amended  by  a  vote  of  two-thirds  of  the  Offi- 
cers and  Leaders  present,  at  a  special  meet- 
ing called  for  the  purpose,  and  after  public 
notice,  of  at  least  fifteen  days,  setting  forth 
the  proposed  amendments,  alterations,  or  ad- 
ditions. 


GENERAL.    BY-LAWS 

FOE  THE 

Government  of  tlie  Lyceum. 


ARTICLE  1. 

Annual  Election  of  Officers  and  Leaders. 

The  Officers  and  Leaders  shall  be  chosen 
annually,  and  elected  by  ballot,  on  the  Sun- 
day next  following  the  celebration  of  the  An- 
niversary, and  after  notice  shall  have  been 
given,  in  presence  of  the  Lyceum,  two  Sun- 
days preceding  the  election.  The  members 
of  all  the  Groups  shall  be  entitled  to  vote  for 
their  Officers  and  Leaders  at  every  annual 
election. 

ARTICLE  2. 

Tacancies  in  Office— How  Filled. 

In  case  a  vacancy  in  any  office  shall  occur, 
by  resignation  or  removal,  or  from  any  cause 


GENERAL  BY-LAWS.  37 

whatever,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Executive 
Board  to  fill  such  vacancy,  until  the  next  reg- 
ular meeting  of  the  Officers  and  Leaders. 
Furthermore,  whenever  any  Leader  shall  re- 
sign or  vacate  his  or  her  position,  it  shall  be 
the  duty  of  such  Officer  to  provide  a  suitable 
substitute,  and  the  Conductor  or  Guardian 
shall  submit  the  name  of  the  proposed  Leader 
to  the  next  regular  meeting. 

ARTICLE  3. 

Regular  Meetings  of  Officers  and  Leaders. 

The  duly  elected  Officers  and  Leaders  shall 
hold  regular  meetings  for  the  transaction  of 
business  in  behalf  of  the  Lyceum,  and  for  pur- 
poses of  social  interchange  and  mutual  im- 
provement, on  every  alternate  Saturday  even- 
ing, or  semi-monthly  (except  during  vaca- 
tions,) and  the  Conductor  shall  have  power 
to  call  special  meetings  whenever  he  deems 
it  necessary. 

ARTICLE  4. 

Election  of  Special  Officers. 
At  any  regular  meeting  of  the  Officers  and 
Leaders,  it  shall  be  lawful,  when  a  majority  of 
them  are  present,  to  appoint  a  Secretary,  to 
pass  By-Laws,  to  oii'er  and  confirm  amend- 
ments, and  do  whatever  is  deemed  essential 
to  good  order  and  the  harmonious  govern- 
ment of  the  Association;  providing,  however, 
that  such  By-Laws,  amendments,  and  business 
transactions,  shall  in  no  wise  contravene  or 
infringe  upon  the  largest  and  broadest  inter- 
pretation of  the  articles  of  the  Constitution. 


38     children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
ARTICLE  5. 

Duty  of  the  Secretary, 

The  Secretary  shall  keep  a  correct  and  full 
list  of  the  names  and  address  of  the  Officers 
and  Leaders,  and  shall  take  minutes  and  duly 
record  the  regular  business  transactions  of 
the  meetings. 

ARTICLE  6. 

Expenses  and  Finances. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Conductor,  or  of 
the  person  duly  appointed  as  Treasurer,  to 
keep  a  faithful  record  of  all  the  expenditures 
and  receipts  of  the  Lyceum,  and  to  make 
correct  report  thereof  whenever  the  majority 
of  Officers  and  Leaders  present  may  calli'orit. 

ARTICLE  7. 

Order  of  the  Leaders'  Meetings. 

The  regular  meetings  of  the  Officers  and 
eade 
order: 

I.  Silver-Chain  Recitation  of  some  appro- 
priate selection. 
II.  Singing. 

III.  Heading  and  acting  on  the  minutes  of 
the  last  previous  meeting. 

IV.  Acting  on  the  filling  of  vacancies,  or 
the  election  of  new  Officers  and  Leaders  to 
meet  the  demands  of  the  School. 


GENEKAL  BY-LAWS. 


39 


V.  Miscellaneous  or  unfinished  business, 
if  any. 
VI.  Singing  or  Recitations,  or  both. 
VII.  Adjournment. 


An  Hour  of  Social  Interchange. 

If  the  hour  of  the  evening  be  not  too  late 
after  adjournment,  it  will  be  found  promotive 
of  mutual  friendship  and  good  will  to  engage 
in  parlor  pastimes  and  innocent  amusements, 
in  which  all  can  with  propriety  freely  and 
cordially  participate.  We  have  derived  much 
strength  and  encouragement  from  these  social 
and  joyous  reunions.  The  young  ladies  and 
gentlemen  Leaders  of  the  Lyceum,  together 
with  the  older  Officers,  have  thus  become  bet- 
ter acquainted  with  each  other,  and,  as  a 
consequence,  more  united  and  strong  in  the 
beautiful  cause  of  Progressive  Education. 


40  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


A  Child's  Inheritance. 

Children  are  born  with  two  distinct  cha- 
racters. One  inherited  from  the  Fount  of  every 
blessing;  the  other  from  their  immediate  pro- 
genitors. The  first,  derived  from  God  and 
Nature,  is  spiritual  and  eternal;  the  second, 
being  the  organic  and  constructive  process, 
is  arbitrary,  and  will  not  always  continue.  In 
after  years,  however,  when  the  child  is  tho- 
roughly drawn  away  from  its  inmost  conscious- 
ness by  the  illusions  of  the  external  senses, 
a  third  character  is  formed,  which  is  still 
more  external  and  correspondingly  ephemeral. 
And  yet,  owing  to  the  impressibility  of  the 
spiritual  life  currents  of  the  inmost,  the  mind 
and  disposition  are  very  generally  fashioned 
in  this  world  by  the  last  character,  which 
society,  through  its  many  and  varied  circum- 
stances, has  manufactured  and  put  upon  the 
individual  spirit.  Although  an  Englishman 
is  in  esse  the  same  as  a  Frenchman,  yet  they 
will  conduct  themselves  differently — with  dif- 
ferent tastes,  creeds,  poetry,  literature,  philos- 


A  child's  inheritance.  41 

ophy,  etc. — because,  aside  from  the  unlike- 
ness  arising  from  different  parentage,  these 
two  persons,  as  spiritual  beings,  are,  to  some 
extent,  necessitated  to  act  and  manifest 
themselves  through  the  world-made  character, 
which,  though  superficial  and  arbitrary,  is 
nevertheless  preeminently  successful  in  its 
supremacy  for  the  time  being. 

Assuming,  as  a  fact,  that  the  third  charac- 
ter i3  educational,  and  that  the  Spirit  is  in 
general  necessitated  to  act  through  and  by 
means  of  it,  (as  a  person  is  obliged  to  speak 
with  the  words  he  remembers, )  we  think  pa- 
rents should  calmly  consider  what  sort  of 
teachers,  what  class  of  books,  and  lastly,  what 
kind  of  schools  are  best  adapted  to  unfold  the 
real  excellencies,  and  to  develop  the  truest 
character  of  childhood. 

Childhood,  by  itself  considered,  is  the  con- 
dition of  simple  super-sensuous  consciousness. 
What  is  the  proof?  This :  that  the  child-heart 
is  earliest  influenced  by  divine  principles. 
What  do  we  mean  ?  That  the  young  spirit  is 
the  first  ^o  take  on  the  lesson  oi  innocent,  un- 
selfish love ;  and  that  its  earliest  impressions 
are  redolent  of  divine  simplicity  and  unsus- 


42  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

pecting  truthfulness.  The  spiritual  integrity 
and  unselfish  lovingness  of  the  young  are 
facts  of  universal  observation  and  conscious- 
ness. The  mother's  genial  touch,  or  her 
reverent  spirit  stealing  its  way  into  the  young 
mind,  may  awaken  thought,  enkindle  feeling, 
and  quicken  to  duty,  and  explore  the  realms 
of  consciousness — or,  as  in  too  many  cases, 
the  incapacitated  parent  may  leave  the  ten- 
der, undepraved  soil  uncultivated— just  as, 
perhaps,  her  own  was  neglected  by  those 
who  gave  it  an  embodied  existence. 

Children,  because  so  spiritually  impressible, 
should  be  fortified  and  guarded  against  the 
psychology  of  imitation.  They  assume  un- 
consciously the  thoughts  and  actions  of  their 
companions,  as,  by  contact,  they  absorb  the 
magnetism  and  likeness  of  epidemics — mea- 
sles, mumps,  croup,  scarlet  fever,  &c.  Yet 
it  is  never  wise  to  deem  children  incapable  of 
originality.  If  we  regard,  with  more  confiding 
attention,  the  chance-sayings  that  drop  ever 
and  anon  from  their  rosy  lips,  our  own  pro- 
gress will  be  greatly  accelerated  angel-ward. 
Men  fancy  themselves  wiser  than  children — 
because,  forsooth,  they  have  seen  more  of  the 
world's  contemptible  ways.  Let  no  one  deem 


A  child's  inheritance.  43 

such  knowledge,  wisdom.  The  true,  un- 
spoiled child,  is  wise,  and  its  unsophisticated 
genius  is  divine;  compared  with  which  the 
education  of  a  Bacon  is  but  transitional  intel- 
ligence and  systematic  folly.  Childhood  is 
incessantly  uttering  sage  words  worthy  of 
the  oldest  philosophy.  Its  simple  improvisa- 
tions are  revelations  of  great  future  possibili- 
ties. Analyze  a  child's  consciousness,  listen 
now  and  then  to  its  affirmations  and  aspira- 
tions for  whatsoever  is  Good,  and  Beautiful, 
and  Wise,  and  Spiritual,  and  you  will  be  in- 
structed beyond  books  and  priests.  Treat 
tenderly,  never  scoffingly,  the  bright  visions 
of  youth.  Let  childhood  teach  you  to  recall 
the  spiritual  kingdom  away  down  in  your 
own  soul's  heart.  The  gentle  Nazarene  be- 
lieved that  children  would  apprehend  his 
teachings  far  quicker  than  the  learned  Rabbi 
and  salaried  priests  of  the  temples.  And  he 
was  not  mistaken.  Little  children  did  com- 
prehend his  principles  through  his  beautiful 
parables  (or  stories,  with  morals;)  and  be- 
sides these,  may  be  mentioned  the  "mothers" 
and  daughters  of  humanity;  for  wherever 
beats  an  intuitive  heart,  there  the  teachings 
of  the  true  teacher  are  best  appreciated. 


M         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


Principles  of  Education. 

A  writer  in  the  Golden  Gate,  fully  recog- 
nizing our  principles  of  culture,  says :  ' '  Child- 
ren are  always  true  to  Nature;  and  the 
demands  of  Nature  must  be  met,  or  there 
will  be  a  revolt;  hence  they  are  always  most 
attracted  to  that  teacher,  whose  enlightened 
and  liberal  philosophy,  by  entering  into  their 
sports,  as  well  as  their  studies,  recognizes 
them  as  genuine  human  beings. 

"It  is  a  great  law  of  Nature  that  the  proper 
exercise  ot  any  faculty  or  set  of  faculties  al- 
ways gives  pleasure,  while  the  undue  or  dis- 
proportionate exercise  of  any,  inflicts  pain. 
Thus,  if  the  whole  development  is  harmoni- 
ous, the  whole  process  of  education  would 
induce  only  pleasurable  emotions  and  delight- 
ful associations.  Study,  then,  as  well  as 
physical  labor,  would  be  only  another  form 
of  play ;  for  the  same  law  of  Nature  which 
demands  exercise  for  one  faculty,  demands  it 
also  for  another  and  for  all ;  and  where  there 
is  no  disproportion,  there  can  be  no  de- 
formity. 


PRINCIPLES  OF  EDUCATION.  45 

"But  there  are  few  teachers  whose  own 
development  is  so  harmoniously  attuned  to 
the  laws  of  Nature  that  they  can  perceive  the 
true  relations  between  Material  and  Spiritual ; 
and  even  they  are  hardly  understood  and  ap- 
preciated. Were  there  such,  they  would  wield 
a  power  as  yet  undreamed  of.  Coercion 
would  be  dispensed  with,  in  almost  all  cases ; 
for  the  tendency  to  harmonious  develop- 
ment would  be  governed  by  as  fixed  and  de- 
termined a  law  as  that  by  which  the  plant 
puts  itself  into  leaf,  stem,  bud,  and  flower. 
In  short,  education  would  simply  respond  to 
the  necessity  of  our  nature,  which  requires 
that  the  human  being  should  live  and  grow, 
and  aspire  toward  all  perfection.  A  teacher 
who  understood  this  would  attract  his  pu- 
piis,  and  attach  them  to  himself,  so  that  by 
love  alone  he  could  control  and  guide  them. 
He  would  always  keep  the  balance  even,  by 
stimulating  them  to  action,  hardening  the 
morbidly  sensitive,  and  restraining  the  way- 
ward. We  must  have  a  system  of  Education 
based  on  philosophical  principles.  This  the 
preservation  of  the  race  and  the  spirit  of  the 
age  alike  demand." 


46         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


Be  Patient  with  Children. 

"There  is  another  thought,"  says  Mr. 
Beecher,  "that  I  wish  to  urge — the  trans- 
missableness  of  moral  qualities  from  parent 
to  child.  But  in  training  the  child,  the 
harder  it  is  to  train  him  so  as  to  give  him  the 
right  character,  the  more  earnestly  should 
you  work  to  do  it;  because  that  which  we 
superinduce  by  training  on  his  constitution, 
either  of  body  or  mind,  he  will  transmit  to 
his  offspring.  If  your  child  inherits  a  nature 
that  is  just  and  generous  and  good,  while  it 
will  be  easy  for  you  to  bring  him  up,  he  and 
his  offspring  to  later  generations  will  have  the 
benefit  of  that  moral  constitution  which  you 
have  handed  down  to  him.  But  even  if  your 
child  is  bad,  you  can  form  a  habit  on  him 
which  shall  make  it  likely  that  his  child  will 
be  better  than  the  father.  So  that  the  educa- 
tion which  you  bestow  upon  your  child,  and 
which  taxes  your  strength  and  patience,  is 
not  for  him  alone,  but  for  his  babe,  and  for 
generations  in  the  time  to  come.    And  if  you, 


BE"  PATIENT  WITH  CHILDREN.  47 

ay  the  touch  of  a  prophet,  could  see  the  airy 
forms  of  the  future,  and  hear  their  voices,  you 
would  see  many  holding  up  imploring  hands, 
and  would  hear  them  say,  'Be  faithful  to  yoar 
child,  for  our  destiny  hangs  on  his ;  and  what 
you  do  for  that  child,  you  do  not  for  him 
alone,  but  for  multitudes  that  are  unborn.' 
And  if  the  work  be  hard,  think  how  long  its 
effects  will  remain,  and  how  far  its  blessings 
will  reach. 

"Be  patient,  then,  with  children — poorly 
organized  children,  nervous  children,  irritable 
children,  that  tend  to  fret  and  grieve.  Be 
patient  with  children  that  are  obstinate  and 
ugly,  whose  basilar  nature  seems  to  be  more 
developed  than  their  coronal.  Be  patient, 
that,  if  possible,  you  may  be  able  to  counter- 
act, or  restrain,  or  bind,  that  evil  in  them 
which  otherwise  may  come  rolling  over  with 
accumulations  to  curse  coming  generations. 

"And,  morover,  when  you  are  saving 
them,  you  save  yourselves;  for  the  very  dis- 
cipline and  self-restraint  and  self-denial  which 
are  required  to  train  those  who  are  difficult  to 
train,  reacts  and  makes  you  better.  And 
oh,  how  glorious  will  be  the  meeting  of  pa- 


48         children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

rents  and  children  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven, 
where  dear  and  loving  parents  have  had  deir 
and  loving  children!  But  oh,  how  much 
more  glorious  Avill  be  that  meeting,  when  ihe 
children  that  have  lain  on  you  like  a  night- 
mare meet  you  in  heaven,  and  say  to  you  in 
the  light  of  God's  presence,  '  You  were  twice 
my  father:  from  you  came  my  life,  and  from 
you  my  immortality.' 

"It  may  be  that  you  have  your  sorrows  and 
troubles,  and  that  you  will  have  a  thousand 
times  more  than  you  have  had ;  but  if  it  is 
hard  to  bear  with  your  own  children,  how 
much  harder  is  it  to  bear  with  other  people's 
children!  Perchance  they  are  vagabonds, 
and  have  no  one  to  care  for  them ;  but  they 
are  somebody's  children;  and  if  you  never 
see  their  lather  and  mother  to  get  their  thanks, 
remember  that  Christ  will  say,  'Inasmuch  as 
ye  did  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these  my 
poor  and  despised  little  ones,  ye  did  it  unto 
me.'  Be  patient,  and  God  shall  give  you 
your  reward  by-and-by,  and  enough  of  it" 


CONCERNING  THE  SUMMER-LAND.  49 


Concerning  the  Summer-Land. 

The  reason  for  the  free  use  of  the  beautiful 
phrase,  "Summer-Land,"  in  this  little  Man- 
ual, may  not  be  fully  understood  by  the  gen- 
eral reader.  A  few  explanatory  words, 
therefore,  in  this  connection,  may  give  the 
questioning  mind  some  satisfaction. 

In  the  third  chapter  of  John,  twelfth  verse, 
you  will  find  the  following  passage:  "If  I 
have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye  believe 
not,  how  shall  ye  believe  if  I  tell  you  of  hea- 
venly things  ?" 

The  phrase  "  Summer-Land"  is  applicable 
to  all  that  inconceivably  vast  "  Second 
Sphere  "  which  is  the  next  future  residence  of 
mankind.  (For  descriptions  of  locality, 
scenery,  &c. ,  we  refer  to  other  volumes. )  The 
Summer-Land  is  seen  to  be  a  natural  state 
of  human  existence — growing  out  of  the  uni- 
versal system  of  causes  and  effects,  laws  and 
ultimates,  just  as  naturally  as  to-day  grew 
out  of  yesterday.  Are  you  not  to-day,  in  all 
parts  of  your  being,  the  legitimate  result  of 


50         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

what  the  laws,  conditions,  and  experiences 
of  yesterday  made  you  ?  You  absolutely  died 
to  yesterday.  All  you  know  of  yesterday  is 
remembrance.  No  man  or  woman  can  live  in 
any  past  hour,  except  in  the  chambers  of  in- 
tangible memory.  You  live  now,  and  thus  it 
will  be  innumerable  ages  hence.  The  uni- 
versal verdict  of  reason  will  be  this  ever- 
present  consciousness  of  Existence — the  Past 
merely  a  ghost  of  the  memory;  the  Future  a 
picture,  illuminated  by  the  inextinguishable 
lights  of  eternal  hope.  Throughout  innumer- 
able ages,  to  every  one  the  Past  will  be  a 
dream.  The  Future  will  be  a  subject  of  curi- 
osity, of  surprise  and  attractiveness,  in  the 
succeeding  ages  of  eternal  life,  on  the  same 
principle  that  to-morrow  will  be  new  and  at- 
tractive to  those  who  live  in  the  present. 
None  can  tell  with  absolute  certainty  what 
will  happen  to-morrow.  There  is,  neverthe- 
less, an  universal  confidence  in  its  coming, 
because  of  the  immutable  and  perpetual  flow 
of  Nature'  laws,  causing  the  revolution  of  the 
planets  and  the  rising  and  setting  of  suns — 
thus  all  men  believe  that^  to-morrow  will 
surely  come. 


CONCERNING  THE  SUMMER-LAND.  51 

Death  is  a  chemical  screen — a  strainer,  or 
finely-woven  sieve — through  which,  by  the 
perpetual  flow  of  the  laws  of  Mother-Nature, 
individuals  are  passed  on  to  then*  true  stations 
in  the  next  stage  or  degree  of  life. 

A  process  of  refinement  is  this  wondrous  in- 
evitable death-experience.  The  spirit  with  th  e 
encasing  soul,  hidden  centers  of  life,  all  the 
characteristics  that  have  distinguished,  and 
all  the  motives  that  have  influenced  the  per- 
son— all  these  easily  pass  through  the  death- 
strainer,  the  screen  or  sieve ;  while  the  physi- 
cal body  and  its  particles,  which  cannot  get 
through,  are  dropped;  and,  what  is  more 
gratifying,  with  the  physical  body  are  left 
behind  many  of  those  hereditary  predisposi- 
tions and  abnormal  conditions  which  gave 
rise  to  discordant  passions  and  false  appe- 
tites, which  (in  the  language  of  the  East)  are 
called  "demons"  and  •'unclean  spirits."  The 
causes  of  these  vaporish  demons  and  unclean 
spirits  remain  on  the  earth-side  of  the  death- 
strainer  ;  while  the  effects,  which  those  causes 
impressed  on  the  soul — being  so  fine  and  so 
mixed  with  the  soul-substance — pass  through 
and  remain  with  the  individual  long  after  he 


62       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

has  attained  to  his  social  center  in  the  Second 
Sphere. 

In  brief,  then,  this  is  my  testimony :  The 
Summer-Land,  as  to  the  composition  of  its 
social  centers,  is  made  of  persons  from  all 
parts  of  this  inhabitable  globe  not  only,  but 
populations  also  from  far-distant  planets  that 
are  constituted  like  this  earth — each  globe 
producing  an  infinite  variety  of  radical  per- 
sonal characteristics  and  temperamental  dif- 
ferences. All  these  individuals  carry  upon 
the  life  within  their  faces,  as  well  as  in  the 
secret  chamber  of  their  affections,  the  effects 
of  life  on  the  globe  that  produced  them.  If 
the  person  has  been  moved  and  governed  by 
high  and  beautiful  motives,  he  naturally  and 
instinctively  seeks  association  with  those  who 
have  been  similarly  actuated  and  developed. 
If,  on  the  other  hand,  the  person  has  been 
led  by  low  and  demoralizing  motives,  he  as 
naturally  seeks  those,  who,  before  death,  had 
been  correspondingly  influenced.  There  a 
man  can  elect  his  friends  and  gravitate  to  his 
own  congenial  social  sphere.  Progression 
out  of  imperfection  is  a  purely  spiritual  trans- 
action, growing  out  of  the   same   general 


conductor's  lessons.  53 

causes  and  resulting  in  the  same  internal  ef- 
fects upon  character.  Societies  in  the  Sum- 
mer-Land, therefore,  are,  in  general  terms, 
natural  exponents  of  the  interior  realities  of 
the  societies  of  men  and  women  on  different 
planets. 


CONDUCTOR'S    LESSONS. 


To  the  Entire  Lyceum. 

The  plan,  as  a  general  rule,  requires  the 
Leader  of  each  Group  to  select  a  line,  a 
couplet,  a  verse,  a  prose  maxim,  or  a  brief 
question,  which  is  to  be  given  to  each  mem- 
ber for  the  next  Sunday's  lesson,  immedi- 
ately after  the  consideration  of  the  last  lesson 
is  concluded.  The  Leaders,  to  save  time, 
write  out  on  separate  slips  of  paper  (one  slip 
for  each  member)  the  lesson  for  the  succeeding 
Sunday,  and  thus  each  child  can  take  the 
lesson  home. 

But,  to  vary  the  method,  the  Conductor  or 
Guardian  can  give  a  question,  or  topic,  for 
the  consideration  of  the  entire  school,  which, 


54:         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

for  a  few  Sundays  in  succession,  will  greatly 
interest  all — Officers,  Leaders,  members,  and 
spectators  in  different  parts  of  the  hall. 
(Spectators  should  never  be  allowed  to  at- 
tract or  distract  the  attention  of  the  children 
or  their  Leaders. ) 

Our  Conductor,  for  example,  gave  to  the 
whole  school  this  question:  "What  are  the 
most  beautiful  forms  of  Truth?" 

On  the  succeeding  Sunday  the  children 
came  with  their  answers.  The  Conductor  in 
a  distinct  voice  inquires  thus:  "Can  any 
child  tell  the  lesson  that  was  given  out  last 
Sunday?"  [Several  voices  correctly  give  the 
question.]  This  instantly  fixes  the  attention 
and  interest  of  all  present.  Conductor: 
"Well,  children,  will  some  of  you  tell  what 
you  deem  the  most  beautiful  forms  of  Truth?" 
[After  a  little  hesitation]  :  A  member  in 
Banner  Group  rises  and  answers — "  The  doing 
of  good  deeds— obeying  the  Golden  Rule."  A 
little  girl  in  Fountain  Group :  « '  Loving  one 
another."  A  lad  in  Temple  Group:  "The 
Children's  Progressive  Lyceum  is  the  most 
beautiful  form  of  Truth."  A  girl  in  Evangel 
Group :  ' '  The  Moral  Police  Fraternity — doing 
deeds  of  charity." 


CONDUCTOR'S  LESSONS.  55 

After  twenty  minutes  of  such  conference, 
the  Conductor  inquires:  "Will  any  Leader  or 
member  propose  a  question  for  next  Sunday?" 
After  a  few  moments  of  silence,  a  member 
(a  little  girl)  proposes,  ' '  What  is  Heaven  ?" 
The  Conductor  accepts,  and  the  lesson  is  re- 
iterated distinctly  as  the  topic  for  the  next 
Sunday's  lesson. 

The  Leaders  now  procure  books  from  the 
Library.  After  this,  and  when  all  are  ready, 
with  everything  in  left  hand,  {right  hand  being 
free  to  carry  the  flag,)  all  rise,  form  in  rank, 
and  proceed  to  the  final  march,  to  piano-forte 
music.  (For  particular  instructions,  see  rules 
in  the  chapter  on  the  "  Order  of  Exercises.") 

On  the  following  Sunday  the  same  method 
of  drawing  out  the  children  is  adopted  with 
increasing  interest  and  more  success.  Some- 
times the  children  dare  not  rise  and  give  an- 
swer, being  a  little  shy,  at  first,  to  speaking  in 
the  presence  of  a  large  number,  in  which  case 
the  Leader  will  give  the  replies  of  their  mem- 
bers, as  near  as  possible,  in  the  precise  words 
used  by  the  children.  The  simplicity  and  na- 
tural play  of  the  child's  fancy  (awakening 
intuition,)  must  not  be  trifled  with  nor  stilted 


56        children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

into  the  high  phrases  of  adult  definitions.  It 
is  easier  to  correct  extravagant  imagination  in 
childhood  when  you  treat  them  with  gentle 
sympathy  and  respect,  as  you  would  and 
doubtless  do,  treat  with  kindly  spirit  the  reli- 
gious errors  of  the  otherwise  agreeable  family 
in  the  adjoining  house.  Never  ridicule  nor 
abuse  the  simple  longings,  utterances,  and 
spontaneous  imaginations  of  the  infant  spirit. 
Therefore,  at  the  risk  of  awakening  a  smile 
throughout  the  school,  let  the  Leader  give 
very  nearly  the  child's  own  words  in  response 
to  questions. 

To  the  question,  "What  is  Heaven?"  a 
number  of  children  gave  the  highest  order  of 
replies.  One  little  girl  said:  "A  place  of 
rest  where  the  soul  goes  when  the  body  dies." 
Another  member:  "A  peaceful  state  of 
mind."  A  very  little  girl  in  Fountain  Group 
said:  "I  am  happy  when  my  hair  is  curled  as 
it  is  to-day!"  [This  answer  greatly  amused 
the  school.]  There  was  a  very  general  con- 
currence that  "Heaven  is  a  mental  condition, 
rather  than  a  place  of  residence." 

At  the  conclusion  of  this  interesting  and 
most  profitable  conference,   the   Conductor 


conductor's  lessons.  57 

called  for  "another  question  for  next  Sun- 
day." In  response  the  Leader  of  Star  Group 
offered:  "  What  shall  we  do  to  attain  to  the 
heavenly  state  of  happiness  ?"  The  Conductor 
accepted,  and  the  question  was  therefore 
issued. 

^&*  Just  here  let  the  Leaders  bear  in  mind 
that  they  are  expected  to  confer  with  their 
members,  are  to  question  them  concerning 
the  topic  before  them,  are  to  extract,  so  to 
speak,  their  most  private  confidences,  and 
ascertain  little  thinkings,  before  the  Conductor 
begins  to  interrogate  the  school  on  the  sub- 
ject. From  ten  to  fifteen  minutes  should 
be  first  given  to  these  private  conferences 
between  Leaders  and  members ;  then  the  Con- 
ductor may,  with  hope  of  much  success,  begin 
to  question  the  whole  school  on  the  method 
already  described. 

The  replies  to  the  last  question  were  even 
more  excellent  and  instructive.  A  very  little 
boy  in  Fountain  Group  answered :  ' '  Love,  and 
be  truthful."  One  little  musical  boy  thought 
that  he  would  attain  heaven  ' '  if  he  had  plenty 
of  money."  His  Leader  asked,  "What 
would  you  do  with  it  ?"    And  he  answered, 


58  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

"  I  would  buy  a  great  big  fiddle."  A  little  girl 
in  Ocean  Group  said,  "Loving  everybody, 
and  doing  them  all  the  good  you  can." 
Excelsior  Group  gave  answer  through  the 
Leader,  ■ '  Loving  one  another ;  trying  to  make 
one  another  happy;  living  to  benefit  others ; 
doing  good  works. "  A  girl  member  of  senior 
Temple  Group  answered:  "Obedience  to 
one's  highest  conviction  of  right;  but  nobody 
has  any  right  to  say  what  that  sense  of  right 
shall  be."  The  boys  in  Temple  Group,  jun., 
gave  answers,  for  the  most,  accordant  with 
the  replies  of  girls  in  Excelsior  class,  but  using 
different  phraseologj-. 

The  Conductor,  on  receiving  no  answer  to 
the  question,  "  Will  any  one  propose  a  lesson 
for  next  Sunday  ?"  gave  to  the  whole  Lyceum 
this  topic:  "Which  is  the  best  rule  for  the 
regulation  of  conduct — the  Silver  Rule,  or  the 
Golden  Rule?" 

This  question  is  one  of  great  interest  to  all 
the  children.  Because  the  Conductor,  ever 
and  anon,  during  the  year,  has  asked  the 
whole  Lyceum,  often  just  before  singing  the 
last  song,  questions  as  follows : 

Con. — "What  is  the  name  of  the  lowest  rule 
in  human  action  ?" 


conductor's  lessons.  59 

All. — The  children,  as  one  voice,  reply: 
"The Iron  Rule." 

Con. — "What  is  the  name  of  the  next  best 
rule?" 

All. — Immediately  they  all  respond:  "The 
Silver  Rule." 

Con. — "What  is  that  rule  called  which  is 
higher  than  the  last  named  ?" 

All— "The  Golden  Rule." 

Now,  to  bring  out  the  thoughts  of  children 
on  the  meaning  of  these  questions,  the  Con- 
ductor addresses  himself  to  the  whole  Lyceum, 
and  asks : 

Con.—"-  What  is  your  definition  of  the  rule 
of  Iron?" 

All.—11  Evil  for  evil." 

Con. — "What  do  you  mean  by  the  Silver 
Rule  ?" 

AU.— "Good  for  good." 

Con.  — "  What  is  the  Golden  Rule?" 

All.—11  Good  for  evil." 

[Note.— The  Conductor's  staff,  by  which  he  calls 
the  Lyceum  to  order,  &c,  a  sort  of  baton  or 
wand,  is  a  beautifully  gilded  rod,  about  an  inch  in 
diameter,  called  the  "Golden  Rule."  He  uses  it  in 
guiding  the  marches  on  public  occasions,  when  in  the 
street,  as  well  as  in  the  Hall  on  Sunday.] 


60        children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Much  of  the  success  of  a  Lyceum  depends 
upon  this  one  condition :  Mutual  respect  and 
kindness  between  Officers  and  Leaders,  and 
cooperation  in  keeping  order  and  obeying  the 
rules  adopted  for  the  government  of  the  insti- 
tution. Any  laxity,  any  indifference,  any  disre- 
gard of  orders  or  rules  announced,  will  bear  the 
fruits  of  anarchy.  Leaders'  meetings,  there- 
fore, regularly  held  and  punctually  attended, 
are  of  first  importance  to  "unity  of  spirit" 
between  Officers  and  Leaders.  You  are  called 
to  put  your  theories  to  the  test;  you  are  now 
to  be  "  tried  in  the  balance"  of  practice.  You 
are  yourselves  parents,  or  are  members  oi 
families,  and  you  are  now  called  to  vindicate 
your  title  to  that  relation. 

The  Conductor  may  teach  the  children,  en 
masse,  to  answer  other  more  philosophical 
questions,  as: 

Con. — What  is  the  lowest  kingdom  in  na- 
ture ?" 

All. — "The  Mineral  Kingdom." 

Con. — "What  is  next  above  the  Mineral?" 

All.— "  The  Vegetable." 

Con. — "What  Kingdom  is  next  higher  than 
the  Vegetable?" 


conductor's  lessons. 


61 


AH.— "The  Animal  Kingdom." 

Con. — "What  next  superior  ?" 

All. — "The  Human  Kingdom." 

Con. — "What  kingdom  is  that  called  which 
is  just  above  the  human." 

AIL— "The  Spiritual  Kingdom." 

Con. — "What  is  the  next  highest?" 

All— "The  Angelic." 

Con.—11  What  is  just  higher  than  the  Angelic 
Kingdom  ?" 

AIL— "The  Celestial  Kingdom." 

Con. — "  What  Kingdom  is  next  above  the 
Celestial  ?" 

AIL— "The  Heavenly." 

Con. — "What  is  that  which  is  higher  than 
the  Heavenly  Kingdom  ?" 

AIL— "The  Divine,  or  Father-God." 

When  the  children  have  responded  thus,  de- 
fining as  last  and  highest,  the  name  "God," 
then  the  Conductor  may  glide,  without  further 
notice,  into  the  devotional  Silver-Chain  Reci- 
tation, beginning,  "God  of  the  Mountain." 
(See  another  page  in  this  book.) 

With  these  suggestions,  every  intelligent 
Conductor  or  Guardian — if  only  a  true  Mend 
to  and  lover  of  children— can  arrange  new  and 


62         CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

various  exercises  for  the  whole  Lyceum. 
Songs  may  be  written,  and  new  music  set  to 
words  in  this  book,  and  new  Silver-Chain 
Recitations  may  be  written  and  printed  on 
slips,  and  pasted  on  the  blank  leaves,  and 
yet  other  additions  may  be  introduced  by 
each  Lyceum,  for  the  sake  of  varying  the 
interest,  but  let  no  alteration  be  adopted  in 
the  general  system,  without  due  deliberation 
and  very  cogent  and  sufficient  reasons. 

The  following  definitions   may   serve   as 
hints  to  writers  of  verse,  songs,  or  prose. 
But  the  titles  of  Groups  in  Lyceum  No.  2 
are  not  less  suggestive  of  poetic  imagery,  and 
picturesque  views  of  truth  and  progress  : 
From  a  primal  "Fountain"  all  things  flow. 
The  "Stream"  of  Love  flows  onward  for- 
ever. 
The  "River"  of  Truth  shall  eternally  roll. 
Heaven  is  reflected  by  the  peaceful  • '  Lake." 
We  safely  sail  over  Life's  throbbing  "Sea." 
The  tide  of  Love's  infinite  "Ocean"  never 
ebbs. 
Truth's  golden  sands  are  on  the  "Shore." 
Wisdom's  Beacon"  lights  our  upward  path- 
way. 


conductor's  lessons. 


63 


Beautiful  is  the  ' '  Banner"  of  righteousness. 

Eeason  is  the  guiding  "Star" of  the  soul. 

"Excelsior"  is  the  watchword  of  eternal 
progress. 

The  love  of  "Liberty"  is  sacred  and 
eternal. 


[On  the  succeeding  page  will  be  found  a  "  Scale  of 
Groups  "  in  Lyceum  No.  1.  The  numbers  and  titles 
of  Groups,  their  colors,  and  the  interior  meanings 
thereof,  as  weU  as  the  progressive  plan,  may  be 
learned  from  the  Scale.] 


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LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS. 


65 


Lessons  and  General  Questions 

FOB 

THE  GROUPS. 


A  Word  to  Leaders. 

Leaders  of  Groups  have  the  whole  range  of 
modern  as  well  as  ancient  literature  from 
which  to  cull  the  brief  Lessons  for  the  mem- 
bers. All  poetical  and  prose  works  are  tilled 
with  appropriate  and  complete  verses,  senti- 
ments, proverbs,  and  pleasing  embodiments 
of  useful  truths.  All  philosophers  have  writ- 
ten important  short  sentences  conveying  great 
principles  in  lew  words.  An  intelligent  and 
affectionate  Leader — one  who  loves  children 
and  takes  interest  in  their  unfoldings — will 
never  lack  for  a  topic  of  conversation.  Order 
and  system  in  a  Leader  are  of  the  first  im- 
portance to  true  progress.  Perhaps  it  should 
be  mentioned  that,  as  a  rule,  verse  is  remem- 
bered when  prose  is  forgotten. 

!S*  The  Lessons  of  the  Primary  Groups  may 
be  incorporated  into  the  teachings  of  the  more 
advanced,  as  it  is  well  understood  that  the 
greater  includes  the  less. 


66       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
Fountain  Group. 

No.  1.— UNDER    FOUR  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Red.] 

Under  this  head  it  is  suggested  that  the 
following  subjects  be  presented: 

Playthings  and  playmates. 

Pets:  dogs,   cats,   horses,   birds,  flowers, 

trees,  &c. 
All  life  is  love. 
Do  you  love  life  ? 

Would  you  hurt  anything  that  has  life? 
Life  i3  from  God  and  Nature.    Life  is  the 

source  of  thoughts  and  feelings.     Pure, 

sweet  life,  produces  loving  and  joyful 

feelings. 
Discordant  feelings  arise  from  impure  and 

diseased  life. 
Do  you  love  flowers  and  birds  ?    They  are 

forms  of  love. 
Do  you  love  all  things  beautiful  ?    The  most  t 

beautiful  form  of  love  is  wisdom. 


Stream  Group. 

No.  2.— UNDER   FIVE  YEARS   OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Peael.] 

Under  this  head  may  be  considered: 
Bathing:  Cleansing  the  mouth  and  teeth. 
Best  foods  and  drinks:  The  evils  of  tobacco, 
opium,  drugs,  and  candies. 


tod 

tocos;. 


LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS.        67 

Meaning  and  right  use  of  words:  The  evils 
of  vulgarity  and  profanity. 

Home  Life:  Friends  and  acquaintances. 

The  significance  aud  uses  of  music. 

The  beauty  and  healthfulness  of  dancing. 

Evils  of  over-indulging  the  passions  and 
appetites. 

First  look  for  what  is  good,  and  then  you 
will  find  what  is  true. 

If  you  are  both  good  and  true,  you  will  be 
beautiful. 

A  baby  is  called  pure,  innocent,  beautiful, 
angelic. 

All  good  and  true  and  beautiful  persons  are 
lovera  of  children. 

Do  you  know  of  any  child  of  your  acquaint- 
ance who  does  not  love  mother,  father, 
home,  and  kind  friends  ? 

In  the  heavenly  home — in  the  holy  habita- 
tions of  the  Summer-Land — there  are 
myriads  of  children.  The  good  and  true 
are  always  most  happy  and  playful. 

Consequences  of  persisting  in  evil  way3: 
Moral  apostacies,  I033  ot  self-respect,  loss 
of  friends,  failure  in  business,  premature 
death,  and  prolonged  unrest  in  the  Sum- 
mer-Land. 


River  Group. 

Nc.  3.— UNDER  SIX  YEARS. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Okange.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  may 
>e  considered : 


68  CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Bodily  chastity:  Self-control  in  all  habits. 

Purification  and  repentance:  Temperance 
in  all  things. 

The  beautiful  processes  of  decay  and  reno- 
vation. 

Effects  of  bodily  virtues  on  the  skin,  eyes, 
gestures,  breath,  teeth,  personal  appear- 
ance, and  upon  the  character  through 
life. 

Do  you  ever  eat  or  ask  for  food  when  not  \ 
hungry  ? 

After  you  have  eaten  more  than  you  need, 
do  you  not  feel  feverish,  or  sleepy,  and 
like  crying  ? 

How  often  do  you  have  a  headache,  or  a 
cold? 

Do  you  get  angry  and  impatient  with  your; 
playmates  ? 

Alter  giving  way  to  unkind  feelings,  do. 
you  not  feel  sad  and  regretful  ?  Do  you 
think  the  angels  love  to  look  upon  you. 
when  you  are  angry  or  unkind  ? 

Do  you  ever  say  anything  that  is  unkind  ? 

Do  you  want  anybody  to  be  untruthful  andt 
unkind  to  you  ? 


Lake  Gronp. 

No.  4.— SEVEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Lilac] 

In   this  class  the  following  subjects   are 
deemed  appropriate: 


Co, 
be  pi 


LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS.        69 

The  external  senses:  Their  number  and 
offices. 

Their  relation  to  the  world  without:  Light, 
odors,  flavors,  sounds,  substances. 

The  internal  senses :  Their  number  and  re- 
lation to  the  world  within.  Each  Love  in 
the  spirit  is  a  distinct  sense:  it  sees, 
hears,  smells,  tastes,  and  touches. 

Show  how  these  internal  senses,  like  the 
outer  senses,  are  sometimes  mistaken,  as 
illustrated  in  sympathies,  antipathies, 
likes,  and  prejudices. 

What  odor  do  you  most  love  to  smell  ? 

What  sound  is  most  pleasant  to  your  ear  ? 

What  object  is  most  agreeable  to  your 
sight  ? 

What  flavor  do  you  most  love  to  taste  ? 

What  substance  do  you  love  to  touch  ? 

Would  you  love  to  be  led  by  the  hand  of  an 
angel  ? 

The  beautiful  works  and  ways  of  the  Father 
and  Mother  are  revealed  to  the  eyes  of 
the  pure  in  heart.  ' '  The  pure  in  heart 
shall  see  God."  The  pure  soul  is  filled 
with  faith  in  the  triumph  of  truth. 


Sea  Group. 

No.  5.— EIGHT  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Yellow.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  may 
be  presented: 


70       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Mission  of  childhood  in  the  home. 

Culture  of  love  and  benevolence  between 
brothers  and  sisters. 

Love  of  mother  and  father. 

Justice  to  Woman :  Her  divinity  and  mater- 
nity. 

Mothers'  intuition,  duties,  and  responsi- 
bilities. 

Fathers'  industry  and  external  guardianship. 

Home  is  the  sweetest  and  best  spot  on 
earth. 

Suppose  some  friend  of  yours  should  get 
angry  with  you,  and  throw  a  stone  at  you, 
should  you  yield  to  the  temptation  to  be 
offended  and  throw  stones  in  return  ? 

What  is  a  real  prayer  ? 

Do  the  angels  in  the  Summer-Land  ever 
answer  the  prayers  of  true  hearts  ? 

What  is  true  obedience  to  your  parents  ? 

Do  you  behold  the  love  of  God  in  the  ten- 
derness of  those  who  love  and  cherish  you? 

Do  you  love  those  who  work  to  provide 
you  with  home  and  food  and  raiment  ? 

Will  you  not  be  truthful  and  faithful  to  what 
you  believe  to  be  Right  ? 

Good  angels  will  attend  you  when  you  ar8 
good.  

Ocean  Group, 

No.    6.— NINE  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Pubple.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  are 
deemed  appropriate : 


LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS.         71 

The  Unity  of  God  and  Nature  with  Man- 
kind: The  paternity  of  God  and  the  ma- 
ternity of  Nature. 

Brotherhood:  Sympathy  with  suffering  and 
sorrow. 

Philanthropy :  Pity,  faith  in  man,  and  prac- 
tical charity. 

Incarnation  of  divine  ideas  and  principles 
in  men  and  angels. 

Do  you  like  to  behold  the  works  of  God? 

Is  God  the  father  of  your  spirit? 

Do  you  find  in  your  heart  much  love  for  Na- 
ture as  your  mother  ? 

Would  you  transgress  any  known  law  of 
God  and  Nature  ? 

Do  you  sometimes  dream  of  seeing  heaven 
and  beautiful  angels  ? 

Did  you  ever  think  that  beautiful  forms  are 
expressions  of  love  and  wisdom? 

Do  anger  and  ignorance  ever  look  beauti- 
ful? 

Are  you  not  most  happy  when  feeling  kindly 
and  lovingly  toward  those  about  you  ? 

Do  not  the  highest  angels  love  most  wisely 
and  steadfastly  ? 


Shore  Group. 

No.  7.— TEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 

[Color  of  Badge,  Green.] 

Under  this  heading  the  following  subjects 


72       children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

The  natural  body  and  the  spiritual  body. 

What  is  Sensation? 

What  is  Sentiment? 

What  is  Principle? 

Physiological  tacts  in  the  human  body. 

Uses  and  abuses  of  the  psychological  laws. 

Effects  of  powerful  preachers   at   revival 

meetings. 
Difference  between  true  and  false  ideas  of 

.  God  on  the  characters  and  institutions  of 

men. 
What  is  the  brain,  and  how  does  it  act  ? 
The  brain  is  supplied  with  blood  from  the 

heart  :    Where  does  the  heart  get  it? 

The  lungs  supply  the  heart:  Where  do 

the  lungs  get  their  blood  ?    The  stomach 

prepares  the  materials  from  which  blood 

is  made :    What  are    those   materials  ? 

(Here  the  Leader  can  introduce  important 

lessons  on  the  laws  of  life  and  health.) 
Do  you  not  love  to  think  beautiful  thoughts  ? 
Are  you  not  unhappy  when  afflicted  with 

disease  ? 
Do  you  not  love  to  think  of  God  as  a  Father 

and  Nature  as  a  Mother  ? 
Are  you  not  attracted  by  what  is  God-like 

and  Natural  ? 


Beacon  Group. 

No.  8.— ELEVEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Blue.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  majjt^- 
be  proposed: 


LESSONS  AND   GENERAL  QUESTIONS.         73 

The  rights  of  conscience  in  matters  of  reli- 
gion. 

Revelations  of  Nature  through  arts,  sci- 
ences, philosophy,  and  spirituality. 

Compare  natural  truths  with  the  teachings 
of  the  Testaments. 

Test  all  written  revelations  by  the  law3  and 
developments  of  Nature  and  Reason. 

What  meaning  do  you  attach  to  the  word, 
"Conscience"? 

Suppose  you  don't  mind  the  still,  small 
voice  of  Conscience,  what  feelings  do  you 
have? 

Suppose  you  violate  your  honor,  or  tell  what 
you  know  is  not  true,  what  is  your  feel- 
ing? 

What  is  meant  by  the  word  "Revelation " ? 
(That  which  is  concealed  is  not  revealed.) 

You  know  that  Nature  never  falsifies  or 
misleads.  Her  tide3  and  sunshine  and 
seasons  are  certain,  like  her  laws.  Will 
you  not  correctly  inform  your  reason  what 
is  and  what  is  not  true  in  the  doctrines 
and  creeds  of  men? 

Did  not  Jesus  and  other  good  teachers  point 
mankind  to  God  through  Nature  ? 


Banner  Group. 

No.  9.— TWELVE  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Crimson.] 
Under  thi3  head  the  following  subjects  are 
suggested: 


74   children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

The  utility,  dignity,  and  divinity  of  Labor. 

God  and  Nature  incessantly  work. 

Justice  and  love  between  employer  and  the 
employed. 

Duties  and  employments:  Secular  and  sa- 
cred labors. 

Prayers— spontaneous  and  formal. 

End  of  secular  or  evil  days:  Holiness  of  all 
times  and  places. 

Duty  of  cheerfulness:  Devotion  to  honorable 
and  healthful  labor. 

What  kind  of  labor  do  you  like  ? 

Are  you  fond  of  idleness  when  not  at  play? 

What  kind  of  play  is  most  attractive  to  you  ? 

Do  you  not  love  to  be  usefully  employed? 

What  is  justice  between  man  and  man? 

What  is  the  penalty  of  injustice? 

Do  not  all  good  men  act  as  well  as  pray  ? 

Which  is  the  best  form  of  prayer :  to  wish 
to  be  good  and  true  and  beautiful,  or  to 
live  every  day  as  weli  as  you  can,  always 
aspiring  to  be  like  the  angels  of  love  and 
wisdom  ? 


Star  Group. 

No.  10.— THIRTEEN  YEARS   OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Azttbe.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  may 
be  presented : 
Integral  power  to  control  habits,  and  to 
overcome  hereditary  evils  and  abounding 
discords. 


LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS.         75 

Physical  subordination  rewarded  with  per- 
petual health  and  cheerfulness. 

Moral  rectitude  as  a  cause  of.  energy  and 
fearlessness. 

Conscientiousness :  A  veneration  for  truth. 

Aspiration :  A  desire  for  spiritual  goodness 
and  greatness. 

Are  you  disposed  to  impatience  and  anger? 

Is  the  feeling  of  anger  ever  a  source  of  hap- 
piness ? 

Do  you  realize  the  power  of  spirit  within 
your  body? 

Have  you  faith  in  the  power  of  love  to  con- 
quer unkindness  ? 

When  you  do  what  you  believe  is  right,  do 
you  not  feel  strong  and  noble? 

What  is  your  definition  of  Wrong? 

Which  is  best — Truth,  or  Error  ? 

Which  is  most  sensible— a  body  of  Discord, 
or  a  soul  of  Harmony  ? 


Excelsior  Group. 

No.   11.— FOURTEEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Violet.] 
Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  are 
suggested: 

Genesis  and  organization  of  the  human 
spirit. 

The  nature  of  distinct  personal  conscious- 
ness:  What  does  it  mean  ?  What  does  it 
teach  ? 


76         children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Self-preservation  by  Wisdom  and  sell-resto- 
ration by  Will. 

Intuitions  of  and  reasons  for  Immortality. 

Intercourse  with  the  inhabitants  of  the  Sum- 
mer-Land. 

Different  degrees  of  progress  in  the  next 
life :  Guardian  angels. 

Facts,  incidents,  and  illustrations  of  the 
uses  and  abuses  of  converse  with  the  de- 
parted. 

Which  is  first,  the  body,  or  the  soul? 

Do  you  realize  that  you  have  two  degrees 
of  life — one  of  the  body,  the  other  of  the 
spirit  ? 

Do  you  not  feel  the  love  of  heaven  in  your 
heart — that  is,  the  love  of  Peace  and  Har- 
mony? 

What  is  Truth?  Do  you  love  Truth?  Do 
you  ever  yield  to  the  weakness  of  utter- 
ins:  what  is  not  true  ? 


Liberty  Group. 

No.  12.— FIFTEEN   YEARS   AND  UPWARDS. 

[Color  of  Badge,  White.] 

Under  this  head  the  following  subjects  may 
be  presented : 

Freedom — universal  and  individual. 
Individual  integrity  and  social  virtue. 
The  true  marriage  relation. 
Reverence  for  Childhood  as  a  type  of  the 
Spirit's  eternal  vonttifMneqs. 


LESSONS  AND  GENERAL  QUESTIONS.        77 

Youthful  feelings  and  noble  thoughts  in 
adults:  The  reward  of  obedience  to  laws 
and  conditions,  corporeal  and  spiritual. 

Universality  of  Truth:  The  inspiration  of 
Genius. 

Prophetic  ideas  and  eloquent  intuitions. 

Loving-Justice :  the  world's  true  Savior. 

Progress  an  Apotheosis  of  Humanity. 


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divisions  in  the  colors  are  in  correspondence  with  fine 
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CONCERNING  THE 
CONDUCT    OF    GROUPS. 


Names  of  Groups  in  Lyceum  No.  2. 


Aurora  Group. 

No.  1.— UNDER   FOUR  YEARS  OF  AGE. 

[Color  of  Badge,  Rose.] 

The  principle  of  the  Lyceum  Method,  as 
denned  on  other  pages,  is  the  training 
and  unfolding  of  the  infant  spirit,  "as  the 
gardener  trains  his  plants  or  cultivates  his 
flowers."  Aurora  Group,  which  corresponds 
to  Fountain  Group,  is  a  starting-place  for 
the  Leader,  under  the  warmth  and  sunlight  of 
a  watchful  sympathy,  to  bring  a  child  from 
within  outwards.  "Children,"  says  a  true 
teacher,  ' '  begin  with  loving  others  quite  as 
intensely  as  they  love  themselves — forgetting 
themselves  in  their  love  for  others — if  they 
only  have  as  fair  a  chance  of  being  benevo- 


80         children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

lent  and  self-sacrificing  as  of  being  selfish. 
Sympathy  is  as  much  a  natural  instinct  as 
self-love,  and  no  more  or  less  innocent,  in  a 
moral  point  of  view.  Either  principle  alone 
makes  an  ugly  and  depraved  form  of  natural 
character.  Balanced,  they  give  the  element 
of  happiness,  and  the  conditions  of  spiritual 
goodness  and  truth,  making  children  fit  tem- 
ples for  the  Holy  Ghost  to  dwell  in." 

Experience  proves  that  in  the  Primary 
Groups,  the  tender  spirit  is  responsive  to  gentle 
love  and  enveloping  sympathy,  first  of  all 
from  the  Leader.  Under  such  warming  influ- 
ence the  infant  mind  awakens  with  gladness 
to  lessons  in  moral3,  music,  marches,  health- 
ful motions,  and,  in  fact,  to  all  that  is  inter- 
esting to  persons  more  fully  developed. 


Valley  Group. 

No.  2.— UNDER    FIVE  YEARS   OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Emerald  Geeen.] 

The  Leader  of  this  Group  has  frequently 
taught  the  members  their  "A,  B,  C's,"from 
a  prettily  printed  card-board,  and  then,  by 
showing  them  pictures  of  birds  and  animals, 
she  has  interested  them  deenlr  in  "  the  works 


GROUPS  IN  LYCEUM  NUMBER  TWO.         81 

of  God."  The  lessons  given  in  Stream  Group 
are  always  applicable ;  but  the  progress  of  the 
children,  of  this  tender  age,  depends  almost 
wholly  upon  the  hovering  love  of  the  Leader. 
Tickets  of  merit,  and  little  tokens  of  affection, 
should  be  bestowed.  The  members  of  this 
Group  have  given  some  of  the  most  remarka- 
ble answers  to  lessons. 


Carol  Group. 

Nc.  3.— UNDER  SIX  YEARS. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Light  Pueple.] 

This  Group  holds  relation  to  the  world  of 
song.  Gathered  in  a  semi-circle  around  their 
Leader,  they  are  taught  to  read  the  words  of 
songs,  or  instructive  lessons  in  verse,  which 
they  can  smg,  with  piano-forte  accompani- 
ment, when  at  home,  or  in  chorus  with  the 
Lyceum.  Pictures  and  illustrations  from  the 
vegetable  and  animal  kingdoms  never  fail  to 
interest  and  instruct  children  of  this  age. 
You  will  find  simple  rhymes  and  pretty  verses 
in  the  Repository  of  Brief  Lessons. 


82        children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
Floral  Group. 

No.  4.— SEVEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Rich  Buff.] 
Children  in  this  Group  will  give  their  whole 
attention  to  stories — simple,  brief,  free  from 
theological  taint — imparting  a  moral  lesson 
for  control  of  the  temper  and  the  conduct  of 
life.  The  pictures  in  "Pilgrim's  Progress" 
have  no  more  interest  for  a  child,  than  the 
wood-cut  illustrations  in  "Robinson  Crusoe." 
Books  impart  good  moral  lessons,  if  the 
Leader  can  put  them  in  a  few  pleasing  sen- 
tences, adapted  to  the  imagination  and  under- 
standing of  the  youthful  mind.  Tickets  of 
merit  should  be  given  to  members  when  atten- 
tive to  conversation,  and  kind  in  their  treat- 
ment of  each  other. 


Glen  Group. 

No.  5.— EIGHT  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Slate.] 
Whispering  during  the  conversational  ses- 
sion, except  to  promote  the  interest  of  the 
subject  under  consideration,  ought  not  to  be 
permitted  in  any  of  the  Groups  above  the 
third  in  the  scale.    The  nature  and  tendency 


GROUPS  IN  LYCEUM  NUMBER  TWO.  83 

of  habits  and  practices  may  be  introduced  to 
children  of  this  age.  This  is  the  time  to  im- 
press the  youthful  memory  with  rules  of  bodily 
life  and  health.  The  child's  spiritual  demands 
are  thus  fed,  because  true  religion  begins  with 
justice  to  the  personal  existence — obedience 
to  the  laws  of  body,  soul,  and  spirit. 


Garland  Group. 

No.    6.— NINE  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Pink.] 

Singing  is  natural  to  everything  born  with 
a  tongue.  A  taste  for  pure  and  beautiful 
music  cannot  be  too  soon  cultivated  in  the 
affections.  The  lasting  roots  of  spiritual  truth 
strike  far  down  into  the  soul  of  the  child 
gifted  in  music.  At  the  age  of  children  in 
this  Group,  little  Henry  Perry,  in  one  of  the 
churches  in  Paris,  three  years  ago,  composed 
a  mass  in  music,  whereby  was  manifested  an 
extraordinary  genius,  susceptible  to  the 
ministrations  of  invisible  musical  intelli- 
gences.   

Grotto  Group. 

No.  7.— TEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Deep  Azube.] 
At  this  age  children  are  usually  quick  in 


84        children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

perception,  and  fond  of  variety  and  excite- 
ment. A  child,  at  this  stage,  will  say  and 
sing  what  he  feels.  Therefore,  the  Leader 
should  give  attention  to  those  lessons  which 
shall  exert  a  perpetual  influence  for  good 
upon  the  future  of  the  child's  mind,  morals, 
and  social  affections — cheerful,  beautiful,  buoy- 
ant! The  child-mind  is  becoming  individu- 
alized. At  this  point  the  Leader  will  breathe 
the  divine  spirit  of  charity;  teach,  by  refer- 
ence to  "lives  of  good  men,"  in  biography, 
the  beauty  and  victory  of  the  nobler  attri- 
butes. 


Sylvan  Group. 

No.  8.— ELEVEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Deep  Pubple.] 
Large-brained,  quick-eyed,  and  precocious 
intellects,  are  likely  to  appear  in  this  Group. 
The  Leader  will  find  the  life  of  the  child  bid- 
den beneath  much  that  is  common  and  pre- 
mature. The  children  of  educated  parents 
are,  at  this  age,  intelligent  and  full  of  nervous 
animation  in  their  manners.  They  are  inter- 
ested in  light  literature— such  as  novels,  ro- 
mantic adventures,  biographical   tales,  &c. 


GROUPS  m  LYCEUM  NUMBER  TWO.         85 

The  Leader  feels  much  solicitude  at  first ;  but 
after  a  few  weeks,  the  members  become  at- 
tached socially,  love  pervades  the  Group,  and 
all  begin  to  take  deep  interest  in  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Lyceum,  and  in  the  meaning 
of  the  lessons. 


"Vesper  Group. 

No.  9.— TWELVE  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Light  Bronze.] 
This  Group,  like  the  one  next  above  and 
below  it,  is  a  receptacle  for  minds  in  very  dif- 
ferent degrees  of  growth  and  education.  Some 
of  the  members  will  indicate  intelligence  and 
education  far  beyond  their  yenrs ;  while  others, 
who  classify  as  to  age  in  this  Group,  will 
show  indifference  and  backwardness  more 
consistent  with  much  younger  children. 
The  Leader,  in  most  cases,  will  make  pro- 
gress by  proposing,  through  the  Conductor 
or  Guardian,  to  so  classify  the  members  as  to 
procure  more  equality  in  disposition  and 
mind.  In  these  Groups,  between  eleven  and 
fifteen  years,  children  may  be  grouped  with 
reference  to  their  tastes  and  degree  of  cul- 
ture. Tears  do  not  now  very  plainly  indicate 
the  proper  position  for  the  members. 


86     children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
Mountain  Group. 

No.  10.— THIRTEEN  YEARS   OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Ruddx  Maj&oon.] 

All  aesthetic  philosophers  teach  that  mu- 
sic is  soothing,  refining,  and  morally  benefi- 
cial to  mankind.  It  is  said  in  story  that 
Orpheus  charmed  the  rivers  so  that  they  for- 
got to  run,  the  birds  so  they  could  not  sing, 
and  the  trees  so  that  they  ceased  rustling 
their  leaves:  all  that  they  might  the  better 
listen  to  his  sweet  singing !  The  moral  of 
this  is,  that  music,  either  vocal  or  instru- 
mental, exerts  the  highest  spiritualizing  influ- 
ence on  human  nature.  In  this  Group, 
belonging  as  the  members  do  to  the  moun- 
tains of  truth,  music,  sweet  and  sacred,  ought 
to  be  particularly  cultivated.  A  sublime 
rhythm  can  be  detected  in  colors  as  well  as 
in  words  and  sounds.  ' '  Company, "  says  Mr. 
Alcott,  ' '  conversation,  exercise,  amusements, 
are  foremost  studies  in  the  lively  university 
whence  our  children  graduate,  getting  here 
the  best  part  of  their  discipline ;  which  is  lia- 
ble, of  course,  like  all  free  things,  to  be 
perverted  to  uses  the  worst.  Society — the 
power  of  persons  and  spells  of  company,  the 


GB0UPS  IN  LYCEUM   NUMBER  TWO  87 

giving  and  taking  of  conversation,  the  fine 
commerce  of  personal  qualities  and  gifts — in 
fine,  an  exhalation  of  life  itself;  this  is  to 
youth  a  surprise,  an  ecstacy  of  surprises,  and 
charming  from  its  novelty.  Especially  are 
these  the  more  potent  in  swaying  the  roving 
fancy,  just  coming  out  of  its  childhood,  and 
entering  the  intermediate  state,  half  way  be- 
tween the  child  and  the  man  or  woman." 


Evangel  Group. 

No.  11.— FOURTEEN  YEARS  OF  AGE. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Bluish  White.] 
This  Group  is  full  of  boys,  and  about  the 
same  number  of  girls  compose  the  cor- 
responding Group  in  Lyceum  No.  1.  Con- 
siderable interest  in  many  line  topics  has 
been  awakened  by  their  Leaders.  It  was  pro- 
posed and  adopted  that  a  kind  of  young 
people's  "Literary  Circle"  should  be  organ- 
ized, to  meet  once  a  fortnight,  in  the  drawing- 
room  of  some  friendly  home ;  each  member  to 
be  required  (as  a  part  of  the  terms  of  mem- 
bership to  read  before  the  Circle  an  original 
composition,  or  recite  from  memory  some 
selection  in  prose  or  verse,  or  to  do  or  say 


88     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

something  promotive  of  literary  taste  and 
culture.  The  first  part  of  the  evening  is  given 
to  these  higher  interests,  after  which  cha- 
rades, parlor  tableaux,  innocent  sports,  and 
recreative  amusements,  in  which  all  can  par- 
ticipate; and  then,  at  a  yet  early  hour,  all 
return  to  their  city  homes  socially  refreshed 
and  mentally  benefited.  Artists,  orator3, 
poets,  authors,  singers,  speakers,  and  supe- 
rior gymnasts  may  be  found  in  these  higher 
Groups.  From  these  classes  we  look  for  fu- 
ture Officers  and  Leaders,  and  expect  noble 
men  and  women  qualified  to  teach  mankind 
the  gospel  of  progress. 


Temple  Group. 

No.  12.— FIFTEEN  YEARS  AND  UPWARDS. 
[Color  of  Badge,  Rosy  White.] 
The  last  Group  (already  having  one  dupli- 
cate) is  the  highest  in  the  scale,  and  is  the 
class  irom  which  it  is  but  reasonable  to  look 
for  graduates.  Liberty  Group,  which  is  the 
counterpart  to  this,  has  done  something  to- 
ward keeping  our  corps  of  Leaders  recruited. 
The  expression,  "fifteen  years  and  upwards,  "is 
construed  to  include  all  between  the  ages  of 


PUBLIC   SESSIONS   OF   GROUPS. 


89 


fifteen  and  twenty-five ;  thus  we  obtain  per- 
sons for  Leaders  who  have  become  fully  ac- 
quainted with  the  Lyceum  proceedings  in 
detail.  These  senior  Groups  have  from  the 
first  added  much  interest  and  strength  to  the 
school ;  and  yet  the  members  are  less  likely 
than  younger  minds  to  respond  freely  to  the 
questions  and  Silver-Chain  Recitations.  The 
topics  suitable  to  the  graduating  Groups  are 
contained  in  the  whole  list  of  lessons.  High- 
est minds  are,  in  their  gentleness  and 
humility,  cultured  in  the  least  and  most  pri- 
mary truths. 


Public  Sessions  of  Groups. 


HOW  TO  CONDUCT  THEM. 


Introcluctory  Remarks. 
j£If-  The  design  of  this  little  Manual  is  to  present  a' 
complete  system  for  the  organization  and  drill  of  a 
Progressive  School.  As  soon  as  the  Conductor,  his 
associate  Officers,  and  the  Leaders  of  the  Groups,  be- 
come practically  acquainted  •with  the  details  of  a  regu- 
lar session  of  the  Lyceum,  they  will  find  the  proceed- 
ings not  only  easy  and  instructive,  but  spiritually 
rejuvenating  and  delightf  ul  to  the  highest  faculties  of 
spirit.    With  patience,  with  gentle  kindness  toward 


90     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

disorderly  little  ones,  and  with  yet  other  virtues,  the 
Leaders  should  be  richly  supplied.  After  a  few 
weeks,  if  you  be  truly  faithful  in  your  attendance,  and 
systematic  in  your  kindness  and  lessons,  your  re- 
ward will  begin  to  appear,  and  in  due  time  you  will 
become  immensely  rich  in  the  fruits  of  love  and 
righteousness. 

j^S"  The  following  programme  is,  after  over  two  years 
of  inspiration  and  varied  experience,  adopted  as  the 
most  practical  and  complete.  We  do  not,  however, 
deem  the  Order  perfect,  and  do  not  regard  it  as  obli- 
gatory, because  circumstances  may  render  it  neces- 
sary either  to  increase  some  of  the  exercises  on  certain 
Sundays,  and  to  correspondingly  reduce,  or  to  alto- 
gether omit,  other  parts  of  the  programme,  so  that 
the  whole  session  may  not  be  over  two  hours  in  dura- 
tion. 

j£S"  Whispering,  except  concerning  the  lessons  or 
other  matters  pertaining  to  the  regular  proceedings 
of  Groups,  is  prohibited  ;  and  children  should  be 
kindly  counseled  and  admonished  not  to  bring  play- 
things with  them  ;  but  to  give  their  souls  and  all  the 
interests  of  their  hearts  to  the  benefits  of  the  beauti- 
ful Lyceum. 

ORDER  OF  EXERCISES. 


Part  First. 

1.  Groups  assemble.  The  children  should 
take  the  same  places  in  the  Group  from  Sun- 
day to  Sunday:  the  Leader  as  near  the  cen- 
ter of  the  class  as  possible*     „ 


ORDER  OF  EXERCISES.  91 

2.  Leaders  take  the  names  of  new  members, 
and  issue  to  them  tickets  of  membership.  The 
Guardian,  or  her  assistant,  will  convey  these 
tickets  to  the  Leaders.  Leader's  name  should 
he  written  on  each  card. 

3.  Leaders  and  members  append  badges* 
Officers  should  put  on  their  badges  before  the 
School  is  called  to  order.  70S*-  Sometimes  we 
do  not  distribute  badges  to  the  Groups ;  es- 
pecially if  there  has  been  time  lost  from  lack 
of  punctuality  on  part  of  Leaders  and  mem- 
bers. This  deprivation  is  quite  "  a  trial"  to 
the  little  ones,  and  even  older  persons  do  not 
escape  from  the  feeling  of  penalty ;  and  the 
effect  is  to  secure  prompt  attendance  and  bet- 
ter discipline.  No  army  wants  to  be  deprived 
of  its  colors. 

4.  Leaders  return  books  to  the  Library. 


*  Members  may  invite  their  young  acquaintances 
to  accompany  them  to  the  Lyceum,  and  the  Leaders 
•will  welcome  such  guests,  and  permit  them  to  sit  in 
the  Group,  and  march,  and  participate  in  all  the  ex- 
ercises, for  only  one  Sunday.  But  such  visitors,  not 
being  duly  admitted  members,  cannot  receive  cards, 
nor  wear  badges  of  distinction,  nor  receive  from  the 
Library  any  books  or  pamphlets. 


92     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

jp^t-  During  the  past  year  we  have  adopted  a 
rule  of  much  advantage  to  all,  viz :  to  receive 
in  and  give  out  Library  books  only  twice  per 
month,  on  every  alternate  Sunday.  This 
plan  saves  time  for  other  exercises,  and  it  is 
better  for  children  not  to  acquire  the  habit  of 
too  rapid  reading. 


Part  Second. 

1.  All  will  now  engage  in  singing.  The 
Musical  Director  is  expected  to  select  and  an- 
nounce the  song  or  songs,  giving  the  name 
thereof,  and  the  page  where  it  may  be  found. 
Also  he  or  she  will  lead  in  singing.  Chil- 
dren require  the  sustaining  voice  of  an  adult. 

2.  Silver- Chain  Recitations.  The  Con- 
ductor, or  the  Guardian,  will  select  the  pieces 
and  lead  in  this  beautiful  exercise.  ipSt-  Some- 
times it  is  well  to  invite  alittle  boy  or  girl  to 
ascend  the  platform  and  lead  in  the  re- 
citation. 

3.  Rise  and  form  in  rank  for  the  wing 
movements.  (For  full  order  and  description 
of  these  and  other  movements,  see  Directions, 
&c.  on  another  page.) 


ORDER  OF  EXERCISES.  93 

4.  Members  return  to  stations.  J^S*  Make 
as  little  noise  as  possible,  and  avoid  all  dis- 
courtesy; be  polite  and  gentle  one  toward 
another. 


Part  Third. 

1.  Leaders  and  members  will  now  engage 
in  conversation  on  the  lessons.  (Continue 
from  fifteen  to  twenty  minutes.)  Guardian, 
or  her  Assistant,  will  now  visit  each  Group, 
and  hand  the  Leader  "tickets  of  merit."  (See 
directions  elsewhere.) 

2.  Leaders  give  out  new  lessons  for  next 
Sunday.  j£&~  If  the  Group  is  especially  in- 
terested in  the  subject,  the  Leader  may  give 
out  the  same  lesson,  and  continue  the  conver- 
sation on  the  following  Sunday,  or  longer,  if 
the  members  remain  interested. 

4.  Singing  and  Recitations.  0sS~  Members 
may  now  rise  in  their  Groups,  facing  the  Con- 
ductor's stand.  If  the  Library  is  open  to-day, 
Leaders  will  select  books  while  the  School  is 
singing  and  reciting.  Leaders  will  hasten 
back  to  their  Groups,  consuming  as  little  time 
in  the  choice  of  books  as  possible. 

4.  Leaders  and  members  remove  badges, 


94    children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

and  return  boxes  to  the  Conductor's  stand. 
The  Assistant  Guardian,  or  one  of  the  Guards, 
can  receive  the  badge-boxes  as  the  children 
return  them. 

5.  Remove  targets.  J^S*-  As  a  reward  of 
merit,  for  good  behavior,  &c,  Leaders  will 
designate  which  one  of  the  Group  shall  this 
day  join  the  target  procession.  The  children 
with  their  targets  will  form  in  rank,  in  one  of 
the  aisles  between  the  Groups.  Music.  The 
little  juvenile  company  should  carry  the  tar- 
gets in  a  soldier-like  manner.  Mark  time. 
March.  This  picturesque  procession,  after 
one  or  two  counter-marches  around  the  hall, 
will  proceed  to  the  Conductor's  stand,  on  the 
right  side,  deposit  the  targets  one  upon  the 
other,  and  return  each  to  his  or  her  own 
Group. 


Part  Fourth. 

1.  Groups  rise  and  form  in  rank.  ^^The 
place  of  each  Leader  is  at  the  rear  of  his  or  her 
Group.  The  Guardian,  in  all  cases,  carrying 
the  chief  flag,  leads  at  the  head  of  the  highest 
Group.  Tallest  member  in  front,  so  that 
each  Group  will  appear  in  regularly  descend- 


ORDER  OF  EXERCISES.  95 

ing  line.  If  there  be  another  Lyceum  on  the 
same  floor,  the  Assistant  Guardian  should, 
with  a  large  flag,  march  at  it3  head:  the 
duplicate  organization  always  following  the 
original  or  first  Lyceum. 

2.  Music.  Beat  time,  softly,  throughout 
the  School,  l^t-  Assume  erect  positions. 
Shoulders  back;  feet  together;  right  hand 
and  arm  free ;  using  the  left  hand  and  arm  for 
carrying  books,  &c.  The  piano,  with  a  tri- 
angle accompaniment,  is  adapted  to  marches. 

3.  March.  j^~  Let  the  directions  and  va- 
rieties of  the  marchings  be  determined  by  the 
Conductor,  or  by  his  Assistant,  or  at  the  dis- 
cretion of  the  Guardian.  Members  will  take 
flags  in  the  right  hand  in  passing  the  Con- 
ductor's stand.  One  of  the  Guards  will  take 
a  position  near  the  banner-chest,  and  hand  a 
silk  flag  to  each  Leader  as  he  or  she  is  pass- 
ing. Hold  the  flag-staff  in  the  right  hand,  as 
one  would  hold  a  pen.  Carry  the  flag,  when 
you  first  receive  it,  at  the  shoulder. 

4.  Raise  flags.  Seize  the  flag-staff  with  the 
left  hand,  carry  it  up  and  grasp  the  lower  end 
with  the  right  hand,  holding  it  at  the  palm. 
Leaders  obey  this  order  same  as  members. 


96       children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Several  minutes  may  be  appropriated  to  the 
marching.  Singing  while  marching  is  a 
beautiful  exercise. 

5.  Deliver  flags.  The  whole  Lyceum  will 
now  pass  the  Conductor's  stand,  and,  at  a  sig- 
nal from  him,  deliver  the  flags  in  the  banner- 
chest  left  open  for  the  purpose.  The  Guard 
will  receive  the  silk  flags  from  the  hands  of 
Leaders,  roll  them  up,  and  deposit  them  with 
the  others  in  the  chest. 

6.  Parting  Words.  The  lines,  by  counter- 
marchings,  will  now  gather  closely  in  the  open 
space  in  front  of  the  Conductor's  stand.  All 
the  Officers  together.  The  singing  of  some 
brief  spiritual  song  is  now  in  order.  Or,  as 
an  educational  exercise,  which  should  leave 
the  highest  impression  on  the  feelings,  it  is 
suggested  that,  while  the  Lyceum  is  thus 
gathered  into  one  compact  family,  facing  the 
Conductor's  desk,  all  repeat,  with  distinct  but 
subdued  pronunciation,  in  accordance  with 
the  Silver-Chain  rule,  a  passage  of  devotional 
prose  or  poetry.  It  should  be  free  from  theo- 
logical taint — purely  spiritual  and  reverential. 
Let  the  whole  School  recite  the  passage,  again 


SYNOPSIS  OF  ORDER  OP  EXERCISES.        97 

and  again  if  necessary,  so  that  every  spirit 
may  be  harmonized  and  chastened. 

7.  Adjournment.  7^*  The  Guards  will 
now  perform  their  duty  in  the  ante-room, 
keeping  order,  &c. — firmly,  but  with  the  ut- 
most kindness — while  the  children  are  finding 
their  clothing  and  departing  to  their  homes. 

Note. — This  entire  programme,  lengthy  and  com- 
plicated as  it  may  seem,  will  consume  less  than  two 
hours,  and  will  be  a  perpetual  feast  of  the  beautiful 
things  of  truth,  as  soon  as  the  Officers  and  Leaders 
become  truly  interested,  prompt  to  duty,  and  ac- 
quainted with  the  progressive  details  of  the  session. 
About  thirty  minutes  are  usually  given  to  each  of 
the  four  parts  into  which  the  "Order  of  Exercises  "  is 
divided  for  purposes  of  system. 


Synopsis  of  Order  of  Exercises. 

To  Officebs  and  Leaders  :  $&•  The  italicized  words 
are  words  of  announcement  and  command  used  by 
the  Conductor.    The  others  are  explanatory 

jg^=-  As  a  rule  always  to  be  observed,  in  order  to 
secure  uniformity  and  precision  of  action,  commands 
of  two  or  more  words  should  not  be  executed  until  the 
last  word  is  pronounced  by  the  Conductor.  Thus,  in 
"Fold  arms,"  when  Fold  is  pronounced,  let  each 
member  prepare  for  folding,  but  actually  fold  them 
only  when  the  word  Amis  is  given. 
7 


98  CHILDBEDS  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Part  First. 

1.  Groups,  assemble. 

2.  Leaders,  take  the  names  of  new  mem- 
bers, and  issue  to  them  tickets  of  member- 
ship. 

3.  Append  badges. 

4.  Return  books  to  the  library* 


Part  Second. 

1.  Singing. 

2.  Silver-Chain  Recitations. 

3.  Wing  Movements. 

4.  All  return  to  their  seats. 


Part  Third. 

1.  Conversation  on  the  lessons,  in  a  low 
voice  ;  all  affectionately  hovering  with  gentle- 
ness about  their  Leaders. 

2.  Give  out  new  lessons. 

3.  Singing  and  Recitations. 

4.  Remove  badges. 

5.  Remove  targets. 


Part  Fourth. 

1.  Rise  and  form  in  rank. 

2.  Music.    Beat  time.    March. 

3.  Take  flags,  marching. 

4.  Deliver  flags. 

5.  Song,  or  Recitation. 
6. 


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100     CHILDREN'S   PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 


Some  account  of  Lyceum  Scenes 

IN  THE 

SUMMER-LAND. 


The    Spandogatta. 

[The  following  remarks  by  the  Conductor  of  the 
New  York  Lyceum,  contain  practical  suggestions  rela- 
tive to  marches  and  evolutions,  by  children,  on  pub- 
lic occasions.    Phonographically  reported.] 

Leaders  and  Children  :  I  wish  to  address 
you  a  few  moments  with  reference  to  this 
beautiful  occasion.  This  day  [December  20th, 
1863,]  was  appointed  for  the  reception  of 
Lyceum  No.  2  by  Lyceum  No.  1;  the  latter 
being  the  parent  and  senior  Association, 
having  been  in  existence  and  in  full  blossom 
several  months  before  the  Duplicates  were 
ready  for  the  present  graduation. 

The  object  of  this  public  reception  is  to 
imitate,  though  crudely,  a  glorious  procession 
and  a  celestial  example  given  frequently  by 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  101 

the  beautiful  Lyceums  that  hold  their  sessions 
in  the  Summer-Land. 

You  have  all  heard,  doubtless,  of  the  "Zella- 
bingen  Association."  [This  Association  is 
described  in  "Morning  Lectures"  by  the 
compiler  of  this  Manual.]  It  is  one  of  the 
most  classical,  progressive,  and  musical  bro- 
therhoods in  the  home-land  of  the  Good,  the 
True,  and  the  Beautiful.  It  is  composed  of 
hundreds  of  thousands, — yea,  millions  of  Ly- 
ceums, of  twelve  Groups  each,  all  full  of 
beautiful  and  happy  children  who  died  out  of 
earthly  homes — gone  from  earthly  parents  to 
live  with  higher  beings.  Hundreds  leave 
New  York  for  the  supernal  life  every  month, 
and  thus  all  the  great  cities  of  earth  are  an- 
nually giving  off  their  thousands  and  tens  of 
thousands  of  little  ones. 

There  are  harmonious  Groups  prepared  in 
the  heavens  for  all  these  young  and  tender 
minds.  They  enter  the  appropriate  stations 
soon  after  stepping  on  the  beautiful  purple 
landscapes  of  the  Summer-Land,  even  as  you 
who  congregate  in  this  assemblage  come  up 
the  flight  of  stairs  out  of  the  streets,  and  vol- 
untarily enter  your  stations. 


102       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Children  from  earth  have  their  true  inner 
names  recorded  in  the  affections  of  their  vigi- 
lant guardians,  as  well  as  in  the  more  exter- 
nal book  of  truth,  which  each  celestial  Leader 
possesses  and  explains.  They,  too,  wear 
badges;  they  also  carry  banners.  They  live 
in  the  beauty  and  meaning  of  their  symbols — 
that  is  to  say,  they  dwell  perpetually  in  the 
life  of  the  motions,  badges,  and  banners, 
with  which  they  are  associated.  We,  unhap- 
pily, are  not  so  far  advanced  in  truth  and 
beauty.  We  are,  as  yet,  only  in  the  forms 
of  the  symbols,  having  little  or  no  perception 
and  enjoyment  of  their  inner  life. 

The  Zellabingen  Brotherhood  frequently 
receives  newly  graduated  and  grouped  youth- 
ful associations  which  we  call  Lyceums.  These 
new-born  celestial  companies  are  received  as 
are  gladly-welcomed  strangers,  who  are  for 
the  first  time  visiting  the  Eternal  Land  of 
harmony,  and  beauty,  and  truth,  and  pro- 
gress. They  are  appropriately  received  and 
welcomed  by  marching  through  what  is  there 
called  the  "Spandogatta." 

Spandogatta  signifies  and  illustrates  the 
labyrinthine  and   flower-encircled  archways 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  103 

of  affection.  It  presents  a  multifoliated  mar- 
gin to  a  rosy  path  or  arched  avenue,  which 
we  can  but  crudely  imitate  and  represent  by 
making  an  arcade  of  our  unmrled  banners. 
We  shall  this  day  attempt  to  illustrate,  by 
each  Leader  and  each  member  of  Lyceum  No. 
1,  holding  the  national  flag,  arched  in  front,  in 
two  columns  of  equal  length  facing  each 
other,  the  beautiful  '  <  Spandogatta, "  which, 
on  similar  occasions,  may  be  seen  extending 
leagues  through  purple  landscapes  and  charm- 
ing sylvan  scenes  in  the  Summer-Land. 
Through  this  celestial  vista  of  inexpressible 
attractiveness  and  incomparable  beauty— 
tilled  with  healing  fragrances  and  innumerable 
charms  for  the  young — the  newly-graduated 
Lyceum  marches,  holding  up  the  left  hand 
near  the  breast  with  outward  palm,  presenting 
it  as  the  un vailed  countenance — meaning,  "I 
show  the  angels  the  face  of  my  heart."  Thus 
the  left  hand  held  up  and  open,  and  near 
or  over  the  heart,  with  the  white  palm  out, 
while  passing  through  the  banner-decorated 
archway,  is  a  sign  ot  fidelity  to  truth,  a  pledge 
of  the  invisible  spirit  to  the  hundreds  of  hearts 
of  affection  which  throb  along  the  avenues 
through  which  they  march. 


104     children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

The  Spandogatta,  unfortunately  for  earth, 
can  be  represented  by  our  Lyceums  only  in 
this  very  crude  and  unsatisfactory  style ;  and 
yet,  filled  with  the  conviction  that  there  is  a 
glorious  celestial  significance  in  what  you  do, 
you  may  possibly  hold  the  stafl'of  your  ban- 
ners with  tenfold  more  ennobling  emotions 
than  though  it  was  a  mere  performance  and 
an  empty  parade,  as  in  the  discipline  of  a 
public  school.  In  all  these  things,  remember, 
we  mean  much,  yea,  more  than  any  one  can 
yet  conceive.  High  principles  are  embodied 
and  set  forth  in  many  of  the  badges  and  sym- 
bols which  we  employ  from  week  to  week. 

The  Zellabingen  Association,  as  I  have 
said,  is  a  beautiful  congregation  of  frater- 
nized and  affiliated  Lyceums.  They  embrace 
in  number  many  times  the  population  of  this 
whole  planet — spreading  over  millions  upon 
millions  of  what  we  call  "acres,  "in  the  Land 
of  immortal  purity  and  loveliness.  They  are 
visible  to  each  other  as  constellations  in  the 
heavens  are  visible  to  our  eyes.  Far  distant 
through  the  landscape  you  will  see  innumera- 
ble points  of  light  and  glittering  bodies, 
shining  like  clustered  stars  beautifully  grouped 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  105 

in  the  bending  firmament.  Drawing  nearer, 
you  would  think  they  are  gemmed  cities  of 
the  sun ;  but  approached  very  near,  they  are 
at  once  discovered  to  be  "Progressive  Lyce- 
ums, "  either  in  session  or  else  marching  and 
chanting  some  one  or  another  of  their  many 
beautiful  and  musical  processions. 

The  most  charming  and  labyrinthine  of  the 
many  vistas,  which  open  upon  the  effulgent 
center  of  the  Zellabingen  Association,  comes 
winding  through  the  rosy  landscape  from  the 
far  west;  and  the  name  of  this  most  beautiful 
of  all  the  vistas,  which  so  leads  and  expand- 
ingly  opens,  is  called  "Heliolia,"  signifying 
the  "Radiant  Archway" — the  buena  vista  of 
immortal  light  and  purity. 

From  the  gentle  slopes  of  the  purple  mount- 
ains which  adorn  the  landscape  to  the  east  of 
the  beautiful  Association,  come  down  innu- 
merable singers,  known  as  the  '  ■  Akrocelumni" 
— akro  being  the  word  for  mountain,  and 
coeli  meaning  celestial  students,  or  singers 
of  the  heavenly  mountains.  These  truly  wise 
and  harmonious  singers  form  in  line  and 
march  down  from  those  many-hilled  mount- 
ains of  incomparable  loveliness.    They  are 


106     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

not  high,  rough,  rocky,  and  peaked,  like  our 
earthly  mountains,  but  are  like  crystallized 
billows— fixed  and  fertile  waves  of  a  sea  not 
troubled — being  gracefully  disposed  emi- 
nences and  musical  undulations  in  the  atomic 
formation  of  the  Summer-Land.  They  always 
seem  to  be  boundless  and  forever  rising  in 
the  air — hills  of  purple  verdure  upon  hills  of 
still  finer  loveliness,  instead  of  "Alps  upon 
Alps,"  as  we  find  in  the  geography  of  our 
globe.  They  can  be  surmounted  by  those 
who  long  to  explore  their  inexhaustible  riches. 
Near  the  country  of  the  Zellabingens  there 
are  many  very  beautiful  eminences,  crowned 
with  multifarious  flowering  trees  and  fragrant 
shrubs,  in  variety  too  numerous  to  count,  but 
opening  always  upon  still  more  celestial 
scenes  and  far  grander  charms  to  those  who 
have  purity  of  heart.  Those  who  have  not 
heart-goodness— i.  <?.,  God-purity  in  spirit — 
are  just  as  the  same  unhappy  class  are  in  this 
world,  seeing  no  beauty  in  beautiful  things, 
because  they  are  out  of  spirit,  and,  therefore, 
' '  out  of  tune"  with  what  is  really  harmonious, 
celestial,  and  heavenly. 
To  the  south  of  the  country  of  the  Zella- 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  107 

bingen  Associationists  is  an  attractive  con- 
gregation of  amber-colored  bills  called  • '  Ce- 
laya,"  meaning  tbe  transparent  substance  of 
Pure  Affection. 

Beautiful,  fragrant  trees  are  throbbing  with 
the  melodious  notes  of  singing-birds.  Moss- 
carpeted  paths  and  purling  streams  of  many 
voices  are  visible  among  those  amber  hilis  of 
the  sun — the  whole  sweeping  off  into  a  vast 
distance  toward  the  south— and  each,  as  far 
as  observation  can  reach,  is  crowned  with 
grouped  brotherhoods  or  classical  associa- 
tions not  much  unlike  our  Lyceums. 

Great  and  memorable  days  or  seasons  are 
frequent  among  the  different  fraternities. 
When  they  visit  each  other,  it  is  as  though 
this  Lyceum  was  to  receive  a  visitation  from 
a  corresponding  association  located  in  Phila- 
delphia, or  Bridgeport,  or  Springfield,  or 
Portland,  or  Boston,  or  in  some  yet  more  dis- 
tant city — a  brother  Lyceum  coming  to  visit 
us,  and,  perhaps,  to  remain  henceforth  in  our 
association,  to  enjoy  with  us  the  long-lived 
joys  which  we  are  constantly  developing  by 
the  ever-varying  progression  of  our  different 
groups. 


108        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

There  is  also  in  the  Summer-Land  an  asso- 
ciation, which  is  almost  as  numerous  in 
Leaders  and  members  as  the  Zellabingen, 
called  the  "Dolthostadt."  It  signifies  the 
"Society  of  Truth-Probers, "  or  Truth-Seek- 
ers, as  we  ordinarily  express  it.  This  is  one 
of  the  most  beautiful,  philosophical,  and  con- 
templative Lyceums  that  has  ever  come 
under  my  observation.  I  saw  it  first  in  1854, 
while  delivering  a  course  of  lectures  in  the 
city  of  Auburn,  N.  Y.  Subsequently  I  ob- 
tained a  far  more  interesting,  intimate,  and 
satisfactory  observation  of  it  while  in  Chateau 
Avenue,  in  the  city  of  St.  Louis — in  the  second 
story  of  the  hospitable  home  of  a  friend — 
where  I  gladly  gave  one  whole  forenoon  to 
delightful  clairvoyant  observations  of  that 
immortal  Brotherhood  of  affection  and  friend- 
ship and  truth.  "Truth"  is  their  motto,  and 
it  is  the  golden  object  of  each  mind.  It  cor- 
responds to  "Temple  Group"  in  our  Lyceum 
No.  2.  Suppose  our  Temple  Group  should 
be  duplicated  or  multiplied  many  millions  of 
times — expanding  and  locating  itself  through- 
out all  the  cities  of  the  world — it  would  be 
like  unto  the  "Dolthostadt.  i.  e„  the  Truth- 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  109 

Seekers;  and  its  members  would  be  known  as* 
the  "  mountaineers  of  Light,"  or  the  master- 
builders  of  Truth's  immortal  temple.  In  the 
marchings  they  would  sing, 

"  From  searching  for  Truth  we  will  never  turn 

back  ; 
To  the  mountain's  far  hight  we  will  follow 

the  track  ; 
With  hand  joined  in  hand,  and  with  step  firm 

and  strong, 
We  will  strike  for  the  Eight,  and  be  marching 

along." 

This  noble  hymn  is  truly  expressive  of  the 
most  interior  sentiment  actuating  that  Bro- 
therhood of  Truth-Probers.  These  go  out 
upon  the  northern  field  of  hills  for  the  enjoy- 
ment of  all  their  festivities.  They  have  pic- 
nics and  musical  excursions  in  the  Summer- 
Land  as  we  do  here.  Members  of  the  Doltho- 
stadt  fraternity  call  their  favorite  northern 
hills  "Am" — that  is  to  say,  the  multiplied 
mountains  of  Light.  From  those  mountains, 
also,  you  can  sometimes  behold  the  proces- 
sion of  the  beautiful  of  both  sexes,  members 
of  the  Akrocelumni,  approaching  like  a  vast 
army,  carrying  perfumed  banners  and  wearing 


110        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

glittering  badges  of  every  imaginable  color, 
and  giving  each  the  left-hand  sign  of  ' '  Pure 
Atiection."  All  members  of  Lyceums  offer  to 
each  other,  when  they  meet,  the  "left-hand 
of  fraternal  love, "  which  is  more  sacred  than 
the  "right-hand  of  good  will,"  as  they  march 
harmoniously  through  the  different  labyrin- 
thine vistas  of  the  Spandogatta  on  their  way 
to  the  Zellabingen  heart,  of  youth,  beauty, 
and  harmony. 

These  celestial  things  have  been  seen  by 
many  seers  over  and  over  again.  The 
esteemed  Leader  of  our  Liberty  Group,  says 
he  has  received  intelligence  recently  that  a 
daughter  of  his,  who  long  since  became  a 
dweller  in  the  Summer-Land,  is  Leader  of  a 
class  called  •  •  Mountain  Group ;"  and  although 
the  badge  of  that  group  is  not  like  that  worn 
by  the  members  of  the  corresponding  class  in 
this  hall,  still  ours  is  in  harmony  with  the 
scale  of  elementary  beauty,  which,  in  full- 
blossomed  ultimates,  characterizes  the  heaven- 
ly group. 

Now,  children  and  Leaders!  here  we  are 
faithfully  trying,  on  the  low  and  cold  earth,  to 
represent  and  embody  in  our  progress  and 


THE  SPANDOGATTA. 


Ill 


experiences  what  is  easily  and  musically  going 
on  in  the  uppermost  sky.  Our  intention  is  to 
bring  at  least  a  fragment  of  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  to  earth.  This  physical  earth  covers 
impersonal  truths;  fleeting  symbols  cover 
eternal  ideas;  perishable  forms  cover  inde- 
structible principles. 

Even  so  do  I  believe  this  Children's  Pro- 
gressive Lyceum  covers  many  great  and  glo- 
rious principles.  It  is  baptized  in  an  inspira- 
tion which  is  destined  to  multiply  and 
propagate  itself  through  all  parts  of  civiliza- 
tion. We  could  not  stop  this  Children's 
Association  if  we  would.  Not  all  the  authori- 
tarians or  sectarians  in  the  wide  world  of 
dogmas  could  stop  such  a  truth-born  move- 
ment as  this!  The  gates  of  hell  (ignorance) 
shall  not  prevail  against  our  Children's  Zion. 
I  know  of  nothing  that  could  crush  it  save  the 
destruction  of  the  planet  on  which  we  live — 
so  firmly  is  it  rooted,  as  it  seems  to  me,  in  the 
world's  progress.  Never  before  this  could  it 
have  been  adopted.  In  different  degrees  and 
phases  it  has  been  foreshadowed  in  Germany; 
and  also,  indistinctly,  in  the  educational 
methods  recently  adopted  in  Switzerland.    In 


112       CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

different  ages  of  the  old  world  there  has  been, 
from  time  to  time,  something  in  education 
partially  resembling  it,  like  the  classes  of 
Conversation  about  Socrates,  or  the  Aca- 
demic methods  in  the  wisdom  groves  of  Plato. 

But  here,  in  this  later  day  of  the  world's 
history,  we  all  come  together  and  teach  each 
other  like  the  happy  children  of  light.  We 
mingle  here  with  the  sweet,  gushing  life  of 
youth.  Children  gladly  meet  with  children, 
here  in  the  Groups,  and  form  affectionate  and 
life-long  acquaintance  and  friendship  in  truth 
and  progress. 

To-day  Lyceum  No.  1,  the  parent  and  senior 
Association,  is  to  receive  Lyceum  No.  2,  the 
first  born  of  this  Mother  of  Many  Saviors. 
Lyceum  No.  2,  the  child,  will  live  with  No.  1, 
with  which  it  will  become  duly  affiliated ;  yet 
it  is  an  independent  institution,  having  its 
own  stations,  colors,  badges,  and  banners. 
It  can,  therefore,  graduate  and  withdraw, 
and  continue  its  sessions  in  any  other  part  of 
the  city,  or  of  the  world.  It  could  appoint 
its  own  "Guardian  of  Groups,"  elect  its 
Chief  Officers,  &c. ;  for,  in  fact,  it  became  an 
independent  regiment,  a  new  Lyceum,  when 


THE  SPANDOGATTA.  113 

it  received  organization  from  the  duplicates. 
To-day  it  begins  with  its  own  organization 

The  Conductor,  having  concluded  his  re- 
marks as  above,  ordered  the  formation  of  the 
Archway,  in  imitation  of  tbe  Spandogatta. 
This  was  accomplished  by  forming  all  the 
Groups  of  No.  1  in  continuous  line,  and 
marching  them  into  the  broadest  aisle,  in 
front  of  the  Conductor's  stand.  Here  the 
line  was  divided  into  two  equal  lengths,  and 
so  placed  that  each  faced  the  other,  leaving 
just  enough  space  between  for  the  passage  of 
Lyceum  No.  2,  when  it  should  march  in  with 
banners  and  new  badges  from  the  ante-room, 
where  it  was  being  formed  and  equipped  for 
the  procession.  Each  Leader  and  member 
of  No.  1  held  a  flag  inclined  to  the  front,  just 
above  the  heads  of  the  children  and  their 
Leaders,  who  were  immediately  to  march  be- 
tween the  facing  columns. 

The  passage  thus  formed,  and  decorated 
with  the  pendent  stars  and  stripes,  was  very 
beautiful.  "Marching  Along"  was  now 
played  on  the  piano  and  violin,  and  the 
"  Song  of  Welcome"  was  sung  by  those  who 
formed  the  Spandogatta.  At  this  moment 
the  new  Lyceum  marched  in,  led  by  the 
"Guardian  of  the  Groups,"  who  now  leads 
the  twenty-four  classes  when  in  continuous 
procession.  They  entered  the  Archway, 
each  with  his  or  her  left  hand  laid  against 
the  left  breast,  palm  out  and  open,  and  all 

3 


114        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

joining  in  the  grand  chorus  of  the  welcoming 
song. 

After  marching  to  and  fro  through  this  flag- 
decorated  aisle,  No.  2  formed  a  similar  arch, 
and  No.  1  in  continuous  line  marched  back 
and  forth,  both  Lyceums  still  singing  with 
full  chorus. 

Succeeding  these  came  the  Silver-Chain 
marches,  capable  of  numerous  varieties, 
which  were  greatly  admired  by  the  specta- 
tors. These  movements  are  designed  to 
represent  the  interlocking  of  friendship  and 
true  affection.  They  are  accomplished  by  the 
Leaders  and  members  of  one  Lyceum  stand- 
ing, facing  the  same  way,  spaced  apart  about 
three  feet;  through  these  spaces  the  other 
Lyceum,  in  continuous  line,  marches  with 
banners ;  then  this  line  is  halted  and  spaced, 
and  the  other  forms  a  line  and  marches  in  the 
opposite  direction.  The  significance  and  fas- 
cinating beauty  of  these  Silver-Chain  marches 
become  more  and  more  apparent  the  better 
they  are  executed. 

These  exercises  concluded,  the  Groups  re- 
turned to  their  respective  stations,  and  com- 
menced the  consideration  of  Lessons  given 
out  the  Sunday  previous.  A  holy  influence 
now  pervaded  the  classes,  to  which  almost 
every  member  was  impressible,  aud  it  con- 
tinued through  all  the  subsequent  proceed- 
ings, which  concluded  by  singing  beautiful 
songs,  and  recitations  on  the  Silver-Chain 
principle. 


ANTI-TOBACCO  ARMY. 


115 


Thus,  the  holy  work  of  culturing  the  spirits 
of  children  is  progressing !  May  friends  of 
progress  everywhere  awake  to  the  glory  of 
giving  the  right  direction  to  the  feelings  and 
thoughts  of  youth. 


What  Lyceum  Girls  and  Boys 
Can  Do. 


ANTI-TOBACCO    ARMY. 

A  glorious  work  is  going  forward  among 
the  young  people  in  New  York.  It  is  a  reform 
in  which  old  and  young,  male  and  female,  take 
an  equal  interest.  This  reform  is  nothing 
less  than  a  war  against  the  use  of  tobacco  in 
all  its  forms.  The  work  began  about  eight- 
een months  ago,  in  the  Children's  Progressive 
Lyceum  of  this  city.  An  Anti-Tobacco  Pledge 
was  printed  in  large  letters,  put  in  a  beautiful 
frame,  with  a  thin  opening  at  the  bottom, 
through  which  dropped  the  roll  bearing  the 
titles  of  the  diflerent  Groups,  under  which  the 
members  would  themselves  sign,  and  induce 
as  many  others  to  join  as  possible.  Each 
Group  was  credited  with  the  exact  number 


116      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

of  names  which  its  Leader  and  members  had 
obtained  to  the  following 


!Mp. 


Believing   that 

are  uncleanly,  unhealthy,  demoralizing,  unne- 
cessary, and  expensive, 

I   HEREBY    PLEDGE 

to   abstain  from  the  use  of 

TOBACCO, 

in  all  its  forms, 

TOTALLY     AND     FOREVER. 

All  who  sign  the  foregoing  Pledge  are  enti- 
tled to  a  Certificate,  properly  made  out  and 
indorsed  by  the  Secretary.  This  Certificate 
is  beautiful  and  appropriate  in  every  particu- 
lar. It  is  printed  in  the  best  style,  in  three 
colors ;  is  beautified  with  a  central  picture — 
representing  two  boys  entering  a  library  to 
enroll  themselves  in  the  Anti-Tobacco  Army — 
a  handsome  border,  with  appropriate  poetical 


ANTI-TOBACCO  ARMY.  117 

gems,  rendering  the  Pledge  worthy  of  being 
framed  and  hung  among  the  parlor-pictures.* 

"In  New  York  city  alone,"  says  a  journal- 
ist, '  'there  are  200, 000  smokers,  and  if  each  one 
uses  two  cigars  a  day,  there  are  400,000  used 
every  day.  In  New  York  alone  there  are  an- 
nually made,  it  is  said,  900,000,000  cigars 
every  year. 

"  In  England  there  were  33,000,000  pounds 
consumed  in  one  year,  at  an  expense  of  £800,- 
000  sterling.  The  entire  world  of  smokers, 
snufi'ers,  and  chewers,  consume  annually  at 
least  two  million  tons. 

"It  is  a  vile  and  filtJiy  habit.  The  chewer 
and  the  snuff-taker  become  very  filthy.  It  is 
debasing  and  degrading  to  human  nature. 

"It  is  a  dangerous  habit.  Tobacco,  in 
every  form,*  deranges  the  stomach ;  it  injures 
the  muscle  and  the  bone ;  its  smoke  mystifies 
and  hardens  the  brain — makes  men  stupid 
and  forgetful  of  their  duties. 

"  It  is  an  expensive  habit,  without  any  ben- 


*  Lyceums  at  a  distance  can  be  furnished  with  these 
Certificates  at  $4  per  hundred,  with  which  will  be 
given  a  number  of  printed  Pledges,  at  the  top  of 
sheets,  for  obtaining  signatures. 


118      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

eflt.  One  cigar  a  day,  at  two  cents  each, 
from  15  to  18  years  of  age,  is  $21  90;  three  a 
day,  from  20  to  25,  is  $164  25.  A  common 
smoker,  by  the  time  he  is  50,  will  have  wasted 
enough  to  buy  a  pretty  farm. 

"It  stupefies  and  makes  a  man  like  a  Turk. 
It  thins  the  blood,  and  makes  a  robust  young 
man  lean  and  lank,  like  Pharaoh's  lean  kine. 

"It  is  a  great  waste  of  time.  A  young 
smoker  spends  much  of  his  time  looking  at 
the  curling  smoke  and  dreaming  idte  dreams, 
when  he  should  be  reading,  or  doing  some- 
thing useful. 

"It  leads  to  intemperance.  The  tastes  of 
a  tobacco-user  are  vitiated  and  destroyed. 
He  likes  strong  coffee,  fiery  condiments  and 
drinks,  cayenne  pepper,  and  the  like.  Plea- 
sant fruits  and  pure  water  are  tasteless. 
Young  men,  with  their  cigars,  must  have 
their  bottle,  too." 

If  parents  and  the  friends  of  youth  would 
encourage  the  girls  and  boys,  they  would  in- 
stitute "Anti-Profanity  and  Anti-Vulgarity 
Pledges,"  and  a  Temperance  Pledge  also,  all 
in  one,  somewhat  as  follows: 


ANTI-TOBACCO  ARMY. 


119 


I  HEBEBY  SOLEMNLY  PEOMISE  TO  ABSTAIN  FBOM  THE 
tTSE  OF 

AS   A   BEVERAGE; 

AND  I  ALSO  HEBEBY    PBOMISE  TO  ABSTAIN  FBOM  THE 
USE  OF  ALL 

Vulgar  and  Profane  Language. 


Let  such  a  pledge  be  attractively  painted  on 
canvas,  then  call  upon  the  Lyceum  children 
to  sign  themselves  and  obtain  signers,  and 
the  good  work  of  purification  will  flourish  on 
every  side. 

In  New  York,  the  Leaders  and  members  of 
the  Groups  have  entered  into  this  war  against 
the  "weed"  with  much  earnestness  and  even 
enthusiasm.  This  work  has  been  carried 
among  newsboys  and  into  families  of  the  high- 
est respectability.  The  high-salaried  clerk 
and  the  street-boy,  the  rich  man's  son  and  the 
city  orphan,  the  genteel  cigar-smoker  and  the 
vagabond  pipe-puffer,  the  fancy  chewer  and 
the  nasty  chewer,  the  old-lady  snuff-taker 
and  the  young  girl  who   "couldn't  see  no 


120     CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

harm  in  it,"  the  old  man  long  in  slavery  to 
the  filthy  evil,  and  his  sons,  who  were  "fol- 
lowing dad's  example" — all  have  been  reached, 
and  many  cured,  and  therefore  saved,  by  the 
Anti-Tobacco  reformers. 

Soon  after  the  ball  was  opened  in  New  York, 
the  Conductor  said:  "Children,  steps  have 
been  taken  to  have  painted  an  appropriate 
emblematic  banner  for  the  Anti-Tobacco  Ar- 
my. This  beautiful  banner  will  be  carried  on 
all  public  processions  by  the  Group  credited 
with  the  highest  number  of  names  to  the 
Pledge." 

The  effect  of  this  announcement  was  imme- 
diately seen  in  the  energy  and  persistency 
of  the  boys  and  girls  among  their  city  play- 
mates and  school  acquaintances. 

For  several  successive  weeks  the  Lyceum 
children  worked  for  the  advancement  of  this 
glorious  reform.  Meanwhile  the  beautiful 
banner,  costing  one  hundred  and  twenty  dol- 
lars, was  painted  and  mounted  in  time  for  the 
Picnic  procession.  Just  previous  to  the  Pic- 
nic, the  Conductor  announced  the  credits  to 
the  several  Groups  as  follows: 


ANTI-TOBACCO  ARMY.  121 

Star  Group, 95 

Banner  Group,  191 

Liberty  Group, 222 

Sea  Group, 359 

Ocean  Group, 387 

Shore  Group,  -     443 

Other  Groups  (in  all,)      -       -       -200 

Showing  a  total  of  1,897 

Eighteen  hundred  and  ninety-seven!  persons, 
young  and  old,  who  have  enrolled  themselves 
as  enemies  of  tobacco,  in  all  Us  forms,  "to- 
tally and  forever."  Three  cheers  for  the  brave 
boys  and  beautiful  girls  of  the  Children's  Ly- 
ceum !  They  have  embarked  in  a  great  and 
much-needed  reformation.  May  their  exam- 
ple be  followed  by  their  brothers  and  sisters 
throughout  Christendom ! 

When  the  Conductor  announced  "Shore 
Group  "  as  entitled  to  the  honor  of  carrying 
the  Victor's  Banner,  the  remaining  Groups, 
quickly  overcoming  all  momentary  feelings  of 
disappointment,  freely  shared  in  the  pleasure 
expressed  by  the  victorious  members. 

But  it  is  already  asked,  ""Who  will  carry 
the  Victor's  Banner  next  time  ?"  A  delightful 
feeling  of  enterprise  and  ambition  has  again 
taken    possession   of   the   several   Groups. 


122     CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

There  will  be  a  great  deal  of  work  done  to 
gain  the  prize  for  the  next  public  occasion. 
From  what  is  now  going  on — so  many  of  the 
girls  and  boys  are  trying  to  obtain  signers  to 
the  Anti-Tobacco  Pledge— we  infer  that  Shore 
Group  will  soon  be  obliged  to  jdeld  the  beauti- 
ful emblem  of  success  which  it  now  bears  so 
triumphantly.  The  question  is,  "Which  one 
of  the  twenty-four  Groups  will  next  carry  the 
Anti-Tobacco  Banner  ?" 


Arrangement  of  Targets  and 
Flags  for  Lyceums. 

The  following  arrangements  we  find  most 
convenient  and  beautiful : 

The  staff  of  the  Target  is  of  pine,  six  feet 
long  and  about  three-quarters  of  an  inch  in 
diameter.  At  the  top  it  is  split  with  a  saw- 
kerf,  of  the  same  thickness  as  the  card-board 
of  which  the  target  proper  is  made,  and  of  a 
length  equal  to  two-thirds  of  the  shortest  di- 
ameter of  the  Target.  It  is  then  slipped  down 
into  the  saw-kerf,  and  nailed  or  tacked 
through  with  tacks  that  will  clench. 

We  fix  the  Targets  thus  made  to  the  settees, 


ARRANGEMENT  OF  TARGETS  AND  FLAGS.  123 


after  these  seats  are  placed  facing  in  order. 
To  fasten  them  easily,  tape  is  tied  and  tacked 
to  the  staff  in  two  places — one  at  the  bottom 
of  the  staff,  and  one  at  such  hight  as  matches 
the  night  of  the  seat's  back,  and  tied  thereto 
at  top  and  bottom. 
On  one  side  of  the  Target-staff  is  tacked 
firmly  a  small  silk  Na- 
tional Flag,  say  ten  by 
fifteen  inches.  This  Flag 
should  be  placed  as  high 
on  the  staff  as  its  top, 
which,  of  course,  leaves 
one-third  of  the  target- 
board  extending  above  the 
Flag.  (See  the  adjoining 
Cut.)  That  side  of  the 
Target  opposite  this  little 
Flag  should  always  face 
the  Conductor's  stand, 
that  he  may  the  more  readily  see  it  from  the 
platform. 

The  seats  for  the  Groups  are  arranged  so 
that  the  classes  may  be  sufficiently  far  apart 
to  prevent  confusion,  or  an  overhearing  of  or- 
dinary  conversation — the   maturer   Groups 


124     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

most  distant  from,  and  juvenile  Groups  near- 
est to,  the  Conductor's  stand. 

Some  four  or  five  feet  should  be  left  between 
the  lines  of  settees  for  the  marches,  and  as  it 
is  necessary  sometimes  to  double  these  col- 
umns, perhaps  a  wider  space  will  be  needed. 

j&*  It  will  be  found  next  to  impossible  to 
establish  a  "Children's  Progressive  Lyceum" 
in  any  apartment  like  a  "church,"  where  the 
only  seats  are  "fixed  pews,"  and  where  other 
structures  (the  pulpit,  &c.,)  cannot  be  easily 
moved  out  of  the  way.  The  pews  break  up 
and  dissipate  the  divine  social  sympathy, 
which  is  indispensable ;  and  no  very  interest- 
ing proceedings — like  the  marches,  the  forma- 
tion of  Groups,  &c. — can  occur  in  a  hall  or 
church-room  where  seats  are  stationary.  The 
Lyceum  is  a  free-born,  heavenly  institution, 
and  demands  external  circumstances  and  a 
place  of  meeting  in  accordance  therewith. 
Friends  of  Progress  in  every  village  and  city 
should  provide  themselves  with  a  hall — clean, 
cheerful,  elegantly  decorated,  attractive  in 
proportion,  comfortably  seated,  with  first- 
class  ventilation  and  heating  arrangements, 
and  they  should  be  the  sole  proprietors. 


BADGES  FOR  OFFICERS  AND  LEADERS.     125 


Badges  for  Officers  and  Leaders, 


HOW  TO  MAZE  THEM. 

These  badges  are  composed  of  ribbon, 
about  three-quarters  of  an  inch  in  width  and 
three-eighths  of  a  yard  in  length,  doubled 
near  the  middle  so  as  to  form  two  streamers, 
and  fastened,  just  below  the  fold,  by  a  small 
tinseled  ornament,  or  bright  button.  The 
badge  is  worn  throughout  the  exercises,  and 
on  all  public  festival  occasions,  pinned  on  the 
left  breast.  Leaders  wear  a  gilt  star,  from 
which  depend  all  the  colors  that  have  pre- 
ceded their  Group,  on  the  principle  the  higher 
forms  in  Nature  contain  the  elements  of  the 
lower  or  primary  forms.  For  instance,  the 
Leader  of  Sea  Group  wears  five  colors;  of 
Liberty  Group,  twelve  colors;  while  that  of 
Fountain  Group  wears  but  one. 

The  distinctive  color  of  the  Group  of  course 
predominates  in  making  the  Leaders'  badges, 
while  the  preceding  ones  are  lapped  (single 


126       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

lengths  of  ribbon  are  used  for  these)  under- 
neath from  the  principal  color,  becoming 
shorter  as  the  distance  increases,  thus  form- 
ing rays  of  color,  which,  in  the  higher  Groups, 
somewhat  resemble  in  shape  a  bird's  wing. 

The  Officers,  also,  wear  appropriate  badges. 
The  Conductor's  badge  is  a  gilt  disc,  variegated 
with  royal  purple,  from  which  depend  two  vel- 
vet ribbons  of  the  same  color.  The  Assistant 
Conductor  wears  a  similar  badge,  except  that 
it  has  a  silver  disc  instead  of  gilt.  The  Guard- 
ian of  the  Groups  wears  a  silver  disc  with 
azure  velvet  ribbon.  The  badge  of  the  Libra- 
rian is  a  gilt  and  white  disc,  with  green  vel- 
vet ribbon.  That  of  the  Assistant  Librarian 
is  a  gilt  disc  variegated  with  red,  the  ribbon 
red  silk.  The  Musical  Director's  badge  is  a 
crimson  silk  ri 
ver  and  screen. ' 


*  The  compiler  of  this  Manual  has  recently  devel- 
oped a  superior  scale  of  "  badges  for  Officers  "—dif- 
fering from  the  above,  which,  from  the  first,  he  con- 
sidered quite  imperfect,  being  adopted  simply  to 
identify  Officers  in  the  early  stages  of  the  institution. 


EMBLEMATIC  BANNERS. 


127 


Emblematic  Banners. 

[The  banners  are  not  deemed  essential  to  the  growth 
of  the  School,  but  are  valuable  as  teaching  and  en- 
couraging Art  and  a  love  of  the  Beautiful  among 
young  people.] 

Besides  the  National  Flag,  varying  in  size 
according  to  the  age  of  the  children,  each 
Group  has  a  banner,  which  is  emblematic, 
and  used  only  for  festive  occasions,  excur- 
sions, and  conventions.  These  banners  are 
oil  landscapes,  painted  upon  a  white  elliptical 
ground,  which  is  set  in  si'.k  of  the  color  dis- 
tinguishing the  Group.  They  are  beautifully 
mounted,  crimson  silk  cords  and  tassels  at  the 
four  corners,  and  are  carried  on  a  handsomely 
painted  staff,  about  eight  feet  long. 

Thus  the  banner  of  the  first  Group  repre- 
sents a  "Fountain"  gushing  from  irregularly 
massed  rocks — indicating  the  unformed  char- 
acter and  impulsiveness  of  childhood. 

2d.  An  impetuous  ' '  Stream "  from  the 
fountain,  forcing  its  way  through  the  wild- 
wood— the  assertion  of  will,  impatience  of  re- 
straining obstacles. 


128      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

3d.  A  "River"  flowing  between  banks  of 
flowers  and  bright  verdure — the  beguilements 
of  childhood. 

4th.  A  clear  "Lake,"  reflecting  surround- 
ing objects,  white  lilies  upon  the  surface,  in 
the  distance  a  mountain  amid  rose-tinted 
clouds — innocence  and  truthfulness  of  child- 
hood: its  first  outreachings  toward  an  at- 
tractive future. 

5th.  A  troubled  "Sea"  and  uncertain  sky 
— the  perplexity  of  awakened  desires,  produ- 
cing discord. 

6th.  A  shoreless  "Ocean,"  dull  gray  sky, 
white  doves  hovering  near  the  upheaving 
waves— mental  activity  takes  the  place  of  in- 
stinctive feeling,  and  the  vagueness  of  life  and 
its  object  inspires  unrest.  The  white  doves 
are  guardian  angels. 

7th.  A  low  "Shore,"  toward  which  the 
tide  is  gladly  flowing — the  first  landmark 
which  the  young  mind  discovers  in  its  effort 
to  solve  the  problem  of  life. 

8th.  A  bay,  with  islands:  " Beacon"-lights 
along  the  coast — intellectual  apprehension  be- 
comes an  incentive  to  unfold  the  faculties. 

9th.  A  youth  and  maiden  kneeling  before 


EMBLEMATIC  BANNERS.  129 

the  ruins  of  a  temple:  "Banners"  strewn 
upon  the  ground  behind  them,  bearing  the 
mottoes,  "Love,"  "Fame,"  &c. — awakening 
of  spiritual  life,  which  seeks  to  be  satisfied  in 
religious  forms,  the  spirit  of  which  has  de- 
parted to  vivify  higher  types. 

10th.  The  morning  "Star"  standing  over 
the  summit  of  a  mountain;  the  youth  and 
maiden  have  left  the  ruined  temple,  and  turn 
their  faces  eagerly  toward  the  star,  whose  un- 
dimmed  light  (Truth,)  henceforth  allures 
them. 

11th.  The  youth  and  maiden  ascend  the 
mountain,  the  maiden  in  advance,  pointing 
upward ;  the  youth  bears  a  banner,  on  which 
is  inscribed  "Excelsior." 

12th.  The  youth  and  maiden  have  descend- 
ed again  to  a  dark  plain ;  on  their  brows  are 
coronets  of  "Liberty."  Emancipated  from 
Error,  their  attitudes  express  their  desire  to 
lead  the  unhappy  inhabitants  of  the  valley 
upward.  The  youth  points  them  encourag- 
ingly towards  the  mountain. 


130       CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


Anniversaries,  Holidays,  Exhibi- 
tions, Excursions,  and  Picnics. 

Under  divine  friendship  for  each  other,  and 
for  the  advancement  of  truth,  the  Officers  and 
Leaders  of  any  Children's  Lyceum  can  easily 
drill  and  rehearse  the  girls  and  boys  to  take 
part  on  all  public  occasions. 

Anniversary  Days  should  in  all  cases  be 
publicly  celebrated.  The  first  New  York  Ly- 
ceum s  Anniversary  occurs  on  the  25th  of 
January,  and  the  second  Lyceum  on  the  20th 
of  December  following ;  but  they  combine  and 
celebrate  both  birthdays  in  one,  giving  the 
original  Association  the  full  benefit.  If  our 
Anniversary  occurred  on  some  day  in  the 
warm  spring  or  summer-time,  we  would  all 
take  an  excursion  down  the  Bay  or  up  the 
Hudson,  and  have  a  festive  Picnic — made  up 
of  plays,  a  grove-dinner,  music,  dancing, 
singing,  innocent  rustic  sports,  addresses  by 
officers  or  guests,  &c,  &c.  But  as  we  were 
born  in  mid-winter,  when  out -door  amuse- 
ment for  a  school  is  wholly  inconsistent  with 


ANNIVERSARIES,    EXHIBITIONS,    AC.        131 

this  climate,  we  have  what  is  termed  "An 
In-door  Picnic  Dinner,"  of  which  the  children 
and  their  parents  and  relatives  are  cordially 
invited  to  freely  partake. 

We  accomplish  this  in  our  hall  by  securing 
the  presence  and  cooperation  of  Officers, 
Leaders,  and  an  Executive  Committee  com- 
posed of  several  ladies  and  gentlemen. 
Friends  of  Progress  in  the  city  freely  respond 
to  the  request  for  plenty  of  eatables  and 
wholesome  beverages  for  the  festive  table.  It 
is  a  beautiful  spectacle — one  that  will  long 
occupy  a  green  spot  in  memory — to  see  two 
or  three  hundred  little  folks,  and  beautiful 
youth  of  both  sexes,  with  their  Leaders,  all 
take  their  places  at  the  tables,  at  one  and  the 
same  moment,  on  receiving  a  signal  from  the 
Conductor.  Other  tables  in  the  same  hall  are 
spread  for  the  friends  of  the  children  and  for 
the  invited  guests.  The  Leaders  take  their 
positions  behind  their  Groups,  and  thus  aid 
in  keeping  order  along  the  tables,  and  assist 
in  furnishing  the  little  folks  with  foods, 
drinks,  &c. 

When  the  tables  (made  of  boards,  laid  on 
temporary  supports,)  are  removed,  and  the 


132       CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

floor  is  clear,  then  music  and  dancing  and 
other  plays  are  in  order.  By  beginning  at 
nine  o'clock  in  the  morning,  there  is  plenty 
of  time  for  dancing  before  the  tables  are  pre- 
pared for  the  festive  feast.  At  four  o'clock 
the  Guardian,  or  some  young  lady  chosen  for 
the  part,  appears,  beautifully  dressed,  in  an 
evergreen  Bower— the  children  having  been 
previously  gathered  in  seats,  fronting  the 
stage,  guarded  by  their  Leaders.  "  The 
Queen  of  Gifts,"  as  the  embowered  lady  is 
styled,  is  attended  by  two  youthful  pages,  ap- 
propriately dressed.  They  are  full  of  playful- 
ness, and  pantomime  emotions  of  wonder  and 
delight,  but  are  very  respectful  to  their  Queen, 
who,  without  speaking,  performs  the  pleasing 
office  of  handing  a  gift  for  each  member, 
whose  name  is  immediately  called  by  the  Con- 
ductor. These  gifts  redeem  the  "certifi- 
cates" (bills)  given  to  children  during  the 
year. 


How  to  Obtain  and  Prepare  Gifts. 

At  the  regular  Leaders'  meeting,  at  least 
two  or  three  weeks  prior  to  the  Anniversary, 


ANNIVERSARIES,    EXHIBITIONS,    AC.        133 

each  Leader  is  given  money  (a  certain  definite 
sum  being  allowed  to  each  member, )  sufficient 
to  purchase  gifts  for  each  Group.  This  plan 
is  based  on  the  understanding  that  each 
Leader  best  knows  the  wants  and  tastes  of 
his  or  her  members.  Some  children  being 
fond  of  books;  others  wanting  wearing  ap- 
parel; others,  toys,  pictures,  *fec.  Each  Lead- 
er is  intrusted  with  discretionary  power  in 
making  purchases,  but  is  requested  to  put 
each  child's  gift  in  a  separate  package,  write 
the  member's  name,  the  title  of  Group,  and 
putting  all  the  gifts  in  one  bundle  for  each 
Group,  deposit  it  with  the  Conductor  before 
the  Anniversary  Day. 

J0t*  Leaders,  in  making  tbeir  selections  of 
gifts,  will  be  somewhat  regulated,  in  the  cost 
or  value  of  them,  by  the  number  of  "certifi- 
cates" the  member  may  possess.  Children 
who  have  recently  joined,  or  who  live  too  re- 
mote to  attend  regularly,  or  who  have  been 
detained  by  reasonable  causes,  should  be  gener- 
ously remembered,  even  though  they  may  have 
obtained  but  few  certificates  during  the  year. 
Of  these  and  other  circumstances  the  Leaders 
should  be  guided  by  gentle  wisdom. 


134      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

When  the  Queen  is  seated,  behind  a  table, 
in  her  Bower  of  Beauty,  the  pages  bring  in 
from  some  concealed  place  a  tray,  holding  the 
gifts  for  one  of  the  Groups.  (Distant  or  soft 
music  enh  ances  the  scene. )  Th  e  Queen  hands 
one  of  the  packages  to  the  Conductor  (who  is 
seated  near,  at  the  right  of  the  table,)  who 
reads  the  child's  name  and  the  title  of  the 
Group  distinctly,  whereupon  the  member  will 
leave  his  or  her  seat,  and  receive  the  present. 
[Children  should  never  open  their  gift-pack- 
ages in  the  liall.  It  leads  to  confusion,  dis- 
order, and  losses  or  injury  of  what  they  re- 
ceive. Always  take  the  packages  home  un- 
opened.] The  pages,  with  their  trays,  will 
keep  the  Queen's  beautiful  Table  supplied  with 
packages  until  all  the  children  receive  what 
was  prepared  for  them.  The  Conductor  will 
always  take  the  "  certificates  "  (the  Lyceum- 
money,  )  from  the  member's  hand,  in  exchange 
for  the  gift.  (These  certificates  may  be  used 
for  the  ensuing  year,  as  they  are  printed  on 
superior  bank-note  paper,  and  will  last  long.) 


HOW  TO  PAY  EXPENSES.  135 


How  to  Make  the  Lyceum  Pay  its  Ex- 
penses. 

Of  course,  no  new  movement  can  be  ex- 
pected to  be  self-supporting,  in  the  first  few 
months  of  its  existence.  A  Lyceum  is  like  a 
child,  needing  the  presence  and  fostering  care 
and  support  of  its  parents  and  gentle  friends, 
for  months,  possibly  for  years,  until  it  has  at- 
tained internal  growth  sufficient  to  earn  its 
own  livelihood. 

With  enterprising  management,  however,  a 
Children's  Lyceum  can  be  made,  especially  in 
large  cities,  to  keep  its  treasury  supplied  with 
enough  to  meet  all  expenses.  [The  definite 
expenses  of  our  Lyceum  are  about  thirty  dol- 
lars per  month,  paid  for  services,  rent,  music, 
new  books,  &c. ;  and  to  this  must  be  added 
the  expense  of  festivals,  picnics,  excursions, 
&c. :  in  the  aggregate  not  less  than  five  hun- 
dred dollars  a  year.]  .We  keep  our  accounts 
square,  however,  by  devoting  some  "  at- 
tractive industy"  to  the  giving  of  two  or 
more  public  benefit-exhibitions,  consisting  of 


136      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

sacred,  patriotic,  and  humorous  Songs,  Reci- 
tations, Dialogues,  and  especially  original 
and  selected  Tableaux,  which,  if  well-present- 
ed, in  rapid  succession,  never  fail  to  fill  every 
seat  in  the  hall,  at  a  price  of  admission  not 
less  than  is  customary  at  established  places 
of  first-class  entertainments.* 


Tableaux  Yivants  by  the  Children's 
Lyceum. 

On  the  eve  of  our  second  Anniversary,  we 
presented  an  attractive  programme,  and  re- 
ceived from  the  sale  of  tickets  enough  to  pay, 
not  only  all  the  expenses  contingent  to  the 
Exhibition,  but  enough  also  to  liquidate  the 
entire  amount  advanced  to  purchase  the  gifts 
for  the  children.  (The  members  were  admit- 
ted free. )    The  presents  alone  cost,  at  whole- 


*  Officers  will  bear  in  mind  that,  in  front  of  the 
curtain,  while  tlie  Tableau  is  being  arranged,  a  Dia- 
logue, song,  or  a  speech,  by  a  little  girl  or  boy,  or 
something  else  interesting  should  be  going  on  (and  so 
fixed  on  the  programme,)  so  that  your  audience  will 
not  become  impatient  by  waiting  too  long  between 
the  Tableaux. 


TABLEAU  VIVANTS.  137 

sale,  not  less  than  one  hundred  and  fifty 
dollars.  Of  the  Tableaux  presented,  the  fol- 
lowing is  the  Guardian's  brief  description : 

First  Tableau. — "  The  Seasons  " :  Spring, 
Summer,  Autumn,  Winter.  Four  characters 
(girls)  in  costume,  and  Father  Time.  (Two 
scenes.) 

"Spring" — dressed  in  pure  white,  with  a 
profusion  of  flowers,  and  sprigs  of  green  here 
and  there  on  her  dress.  "Summer" — recli- 
ning on  a  sheaf  of  wheat,  a  sickle  in  one 
hand,  and  warm-tinted  flowers  around  her. 
"Autumn" — kneeling  on  one  knee;  rich,  gor- 
geous flowers,  and  wreath  of  autumn-leaves 
on  her  head;  a  cornucopia  with  fruit,  com, 
&c,  overflowing  it.  "Winter" — stan'&ng 
enveloped  in  a  snowy  or  frosted  robe— her 
head  wreathed  in  icicles  or  enveloped  in  swan's 
down — a  frosty  staff  in  the  right  hand  and  a 
string  of  sleigh-bells  on  the  shoulder.  "  Fa- 
ther Time  " — in  a  long  white  beard  and  dark 
robe,  with  the  usual  symbols,  &c. 

Second  Scene :  Same  group  of  girls  stand- 
ing together,  their  hands  clasped,  and  eight 
dancing  girls  waltzing  in — representing  the 
Hours  "dancing  around  the  Seasons.  Music 
appropriate  to  the  waltzing  Hours. 

Second  Tableau. — "The  Awakening  in 
the  Summee-Land."  (Two  Scenes.)  This 
was  very  beautiful,  consisting  of,  first,  a  youth 
sleeping  in  a  celestial  bower,  two  or  three  an- 


138       CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

gels  watching,  with  two  or  three  children. 
(Distant  music  on  the  nielocleon,  by  which 
the  youth  is  to  be  awakened. ) 

Second  Scene  :  Youth  awakened — in  the 
attitude  of  rising— joy  and  gratitude  on  his 
face,  and  same  group  of  angels  looking  down 
upon  him  with  delight  and  love. 

Third  Tableau. — "Moral  Police  Sewing- 
Group."  (One  Scene.)  Ladies  in  a  room 
making  garments,  and  Angels  in  the  air  look- 
ing lovingly  upon  them,  and  stretching  forth 
their  hands  to  bless  the  friends  of  the  poor. 

Fourth  Tableau.— "  The  Dying  Soldier." 
(One  Scene. )  Soldier  sleeping  in  an  ever- 
green thicket  or  bower — head  bound  up — face 
bloct^y — musket  and  knapsack  beside  him ;  in 
his  liand  an  ambrotype  of  the  loved  ones  at 
home.  Angels  looking  upon  him  from  above 
the  tops  of  the  trees,  and  waiting  for  him. 
(Music.) 

Fifth  Tableau.  —  "  Abou  Ben-Adhem." 
(Two  Scenes.)  A  Persian  on  a  couch,  just 
roused  from  slumber,  seeing  an  angel  "wri- 
ting in  a  book  of  gold."  (A  young  lady  ap- 
propriately dressed,  and  writing.) 

Second  Scene:  The  angel  "with  a  great 
wakening  light,"  showing  the  name  "Abou 
Ben-Adhem"  written  in  large  letters  on  the 
top  of  a  beautiful  scroll.  (Soft  melodeon  mu- 
sic behind  the  curtains.) 


TABLEAU  VTVANTS.  139 

Sixth  Tableau. — "America,  Past,  Pres- 
ent, and  Future."    (Three  Scenes.) 

First  Scene:  "Past" — Liberty  in  the 
background,  in  the  attitude  of  rising  from  the 
earth;  an  Indian  girl  near  Liberty ;  America 
in  the  foreground,  with  sword  in  her  right 
hand,  in  the  att|kude  of  striking  at  crowned 
heads,  assisted  oy  her  two  sons — "North" 
and  "South" — her  left  hand  beckoning  Lib- 
erty upward.     (Music,    "Yankee  Doodle.") 

Second  Scene:  "Present" — Liberty  siding 
with  America,  her  left  hand  manacled — a 
down-cast  look,  but  holding  up  the  national 
standard  with  right  hand.  A  negro  boy,  with 
left  hand  manacled,  kneeling  to  Liberty  and 
grasping  her  dress,  and  looking  at  America. 
The  South  siding  with  the  crowned  heads, 
and  America  defying  them,  assisted  by  her 
loyal  son,  the  North.  The  Indian  girl  deject- 
ed.    (Music,  "Rally  Round  the  Flag,  Boys.") 

Third  Scene:  "Future"  —  Liberty  and 
America  in  the  ascendant,  with  their  arms 
lovingly  intertwined.  The  crowned  foes  par- 
tially kneeling  at  the  left — the  two  soldiers 
shaking  hands  at  the  right — the  negro  boy 
holding  the  manacles  with  his  left  hand,  his 
left  foot  upon  them,  and  in  his  right  hand  the 
American  flag.  The  Indian  girl  is  protected 
by  Liberty.  (Music,  "  The  Star-Spangled 
Banner.") 

Seventh  Tableau. — "  Profession  vs.  Prac- 
tice."   (Two  Scenes.) 


140      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

First  Scene:  A  wretched  family.  Husband 
sick  on  a  rug  on  the  floor — wife  despairing 
and  in  tatters — two  or  three  children  clinging 
to  her— priest  kneeling  by  the  only  chair  in 
the  room,  praying,  and  a  bundle  of  tracts  in 
his  hand.     (Music,  "Hark, from  tbe  Tombs." 

Second  Scene  :  Priest  behind  the  chair, 
looking  chopfallen — wife,  seated  in  the  chair, 
looking  grateful — husband,  sitting  up  on  his 
pallet,  with  a  piece  of  bread  in  his  hand — chil- 
dren crowding  round  a  Moral  Policeman  and 
receiving  eatables  from  his  market-basket;  he 
looking  rough,  honest,  benevolent,  earnest — 
indicating  that  "practice  speaks  louder  than 
words."    (Music.  "  Home,  Sweet  Home.") 

Eighth  Tableau. — "The  Apotheosis." 
(One  Scene. )  A  child  lying  deathlike  upon  a 
couch.  The  family — two  adults  and  two  or 
three  children — around  him  in  the  attitude  of 
grief  The  spirit  (a  little  child  dressed  in 
white  gauze, )  now  ascends  in  the  air  toward 
the  Summer-Land.  (Music,  "Nearer,  my 
God,  to  Thee." 

The  foregoing  Tableaux  were  interspersed 
with  singing,  recitations,  short  dialogues,  &c, 
in  front  of  the  drop-curtain,  where  space 
enough  was  left  for  the  purpose.  The  Con- 
ductor, or  some  person  duly  appointed, 
should  announce  the  title,  and  briefly  tell  the 
audience  the  meaning  of  +^p  tableau,  before 


TABLEAU  VTVANTS. 


141 


the  curtain  rises,  otherwise  the  children  and 
many  aged  persons  present  would  fail  to  be 
sufficiently  interested. 

It  will  require  time  and  some  patience,  and 
considerable  talent  and  industry,  to  prepare 
children  to  perform  fine  parts  in  these  Exhi- 
bitions ;  but  the  braver  you  work  in  this  cause, 
the  deeper  will  be  your  satisfaction  and  the 
richer  your  imperishable  reward. 


[Note. — On  public  and  festive  occasions,  proces- 
sions, &c,  the  Groups  should  assemble  and  turn  out 
-with  military  precision — the  highest  Group,  contain- 
ing the  oldest  members,  always  leading  as  the  hon- 
ored vanguard,  and  followed  by  the  next  lower  figure, 
and  so  on,  in  regular  descending  order,  to  the  pri- 
mary Groups.  Also,  each  Leader  should  arrange  the 
Group  for  marching,  so  that  the  tallest  member  will 
lead.] 


LYCEUMS  IN  SMALL  VILLAGES.  143 


Lyceums  in  Small  Tillages. 

Perhaps  the  reader  may  infer  that  the  plan 
of  this  institution  is  applicable  only  in  large 
cities,  or  to  localities  where  the  children  of 
liberal  and  spiritual  people  are  numerous 
enough  to  form  the  requisite  number  of 
Groups.  This  thought  would  be  a  mistake. 
The  Lyceum  method  is  as  applicable  to  ten 
children  as  to  any  larger  number.  A  limited 
number  of  Groups  can  be  instituted  in  neigh- 
borhoods, with  targets  adapted  to  the  ages 
of  such  children  as  are  known  to  be  ready; 
and  they  can  use  this  Manual,  meet  like  a  full 
Lyceum  on  every  Sunday,  sing  the  songs  of 
truth  and  progress,  receive  Lessons,  hold 
Group  conferences,  and  do,  though  on  a 
limited  scale,  each  and  everything  necessary 
to  youthful  growth  in  love  and  wisdom. 

Remember,  these  movements  are  among  the 
newest  manifestations  from  the  Summer- 
Land.  The  young  are  becoming  susceptible 
to  the  light  and  love  of  higher  spheres. 
Beautiful  are  the  happy  faces  of  the  grouped 


144     children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

children.  They  reflect  the  divine  light  of  the 
Infinite  Soul.  Very  little  girls  and  boys,  and 
young  men  and  maidens,  have  caught  the 
inspiration  of  progress,  and  now  is  the  time 
for  Spiritualists  of  every  place  to  bestir  them- 
selves in  the  direction  of  a  true  physical  and 
moral  education.  Let  no  selfish  thought  de- 
ter adults  from  entering  at  once  upon  the 
high  privilege  of  directing  the  minds  of 
children  into  the  right  channels  of  life  and  de- 
velopment. Very  respectfully  we  solicit  the 
names  of  Officers  and  Leaders  in  the  different 
Lyceums,  so  that  we  may  know  those  who 
have  embarked  in  the  beautiful  work.  Let 
there  be  established  between  us  the  magnetic 
ties  of  wise  and  working  love.  An  invisible 
Brotherhool  will  thus  be  unfolded  in  the 
life  of  each,  and  the  angels  of  immortal  af- 
fection and  beauty  will  come  and  dwell  with 
us  like  familiar  friends. 


[Note.— It  is  suggested  that  the  Officers  and  Lead- 
ers of  the  several  "  Children's  Progressive  Lyceums" 
exchange  photographic  likenesses  with  each  other. 
Brothers  and  Sisters,  who  are  serving  as  Officers  and 
Leaders  in  the  same  "  Groups"  in  different  localities, 
may  thus  become  personally  interested  in  each  other's 


GROUP  TN   SESSION. 


145 


Sunday  work.  Besides,  it  is  a  private  pleasure  to 
look  upon  the  pictured  forms  and  features  of  persons, 
who,  though  strangers,  are  yet  highly  esteemed  as 
familiar  friends  in  the  great  reformations  now  going 
forward  among  progressives.] 


10 


146       CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


THE    WING    MOVEMENTS 

AND  OTHEB 

Lyceum  Exercises. 


[The  following  clear  and  accurate  description  of  the 
proceedings,  wing  movements  and  other  exercises 
peculiar  to  the  Children's  Lyceum,  is  furnished  by 
Mr.  Joseph  B.  Loomis;  who,  with  indefatigable  devo- 
tion to  the  cause  of  human  progress  and  education, 
has  served  in  the  double  capacity  of  Librarian  and 
Guard  from  our  Lyceum  s  natal  day  to  the  present 
time.  The  details  of  the  wing  movements  and  other 
exercises  will  be  found  highly  serviceable  in  the  dif- 
ferent Lyceums. 

To  make  the  exercises  of  the  Lyceum  clear 
to  those  who  may  not  have  witnessed  them, 
I  will  here  give,  their  usual  sequence,  some 
details  of  the  proceedings. 

At  the  appointed  hour  the  school  is  called 
to  order  by  the  Conductor,  and  the  exercises 
are  opened  with  singing.  The  Musical  Di- 
rector now  takes  charge,  and  one  or  more  of 
the  Lyceum  songs  is  sung.    Sometimes  we 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES.  147 

have  one  or  two  of  the  small  children  upon 
the  platform,  to  sing  the  solo,  while  the  Ly- 
ceum joins  in  the  chorus.  This  cultivates  a 
confidence  in  the  little  ones,  which  they  might 
not  otherwise  acquire. 

After  this  brief  vocal  exercise,  the  "Silver- 
Chain"  recitations  are  often  introduced.  This 
devotional  feature  is  accomplished  by  the 
Conductor,  or  Guardian,  or  some  clear  and 
careful  reader,  leading  with  the  first  line,  fol- 
lowed by  the  Lyceum  reading  in  concert  the 
succeeding  line,  alternating  thus  through  the 
entire  recitation.  Prose  selections  are  also 
silver-chained  in  the  same  way;  also  the 
songs  before  singing  them,  and  it  is  most  ap- 
parent that  this  exercise  impresses  upon  both 
young  and  old,  sentiments,  truths,  and  prin- 
ciples that  might  otherwise  remain  unob- 
served. 

At  a  sigal  from  the  Conductor,  the  mem- 
bers rise  and  form  in  rank,  spacing  them- 
selves about  three  feet  apart,  and  thus  pre- 
pare for  the  Wing  Movements. 

1.  Fold,  arms.  The  left  arm  is  placed  over 
the  right.  (Never  execute  the  order  until  the 
last  word  is  pronounced  by  the  Conductor. ) 


148       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

2.  Reverse,  arms.  Carry  the  hands  behind 
the  back,  one  resting  on  the  other. 

3.  Rest,  arms.  Place  the  hands  on  the 
hips,  thumbs  turned  to  the  front. 

4.  Arms,  free.  Let  the  arms  drop  by  the 
side,  in  readiness  for  the  exercises  to  follow. 

5.  The  Wing  Movements.     {Music.) 

The  "Wing  Movements"  consist  ofsystematic 
motions  of  the  arms  and  upper  portions  of  the 
body.  The  Conductor,  or  the  Guardian  of 
the  Groups,  usually  lead  in  these  exercises 
from  the  platform,  with  piano-forte  accompa- 
niments. These  movements  all  the  Leaders 
and  members  perform  in  unison,  and  are  ac- 
complished as  follows : 

The  hands  are  placed  in  front  of  the  person, 
the  palms  together,  with  the  right  hand  up- 
permost, the  fore-arm  being  horizontal.  The 
right  hand  is  then  thrown  out  with  a  graceful 
curve  to  the  extent  of  the  arm,  at  which 
point  the  palm  is  upward.  The  hand  is  then 
brought  up  with  a  graceful  recurve  to  a  point 
just  above,  and  at  the  left  of  the  forehead,  the 
open  hand  now  pointing  up,  with  the  palm 
outward;  then  another  short  recurve  at  the 
same  hight  with  the  last  and  to  the  right, 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES. 


149 


leaving  the  hand  pointing  a  little  obliquely 
outward — the  forearm  perpendicular— palm  as 
before,  and  about  over  the  shoulder.  This 
hand  is  then  brought  down  directly  to  the  left 
hand,  when  the  same  motions  are  repeated 
usually  four  times.  They  then  change, 
placing  the  left  hand  uppermost,  and  making 
the  reverse  motions  in  the  same  manner  with 
the  left  hand.  After  tbis  the  motions  are 
made  with  both  hands  simultaneously ;  and  in 
this  case  the  hands  are  brought  down  palm  to 
palm,  the  fingers  pointing  horizontally  out- 
ward and  thumbs  uppermost. 

Sometimes  the  following  light  gymnastic 
movements  are  made,  calculated  to  give  free 
circulation  to  the  blood,  deeper  and  healthier 
respirations,  and  impart  a  pleasing  activity  to 
the  mind,  removing  from  every  one  a  sense 
of  dullness,  and  preparing  all  for  the  conver- 
sational session  that  soon  is  to  follow.  These 
movements  are  divided  into  three  series, 
thus  : 

First  Series. — 1.  Fists  doubled  at  the 
chest.  Left  hand  down  twice;  right  same; 
alternately  and  simultaneously  the  same. 
Ditto  "side,  up,  and  front." 


150        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

2.  Left  band  down  once;  right  once;  si- 
multaneously thrice.  Ditto  "side,  up,  and 
front." 

3.  Left  hand  down  once ;  right  once ;  spat 
the  hands  remainder  of  the  strain.  Ditto 
"side,  up,  and  front." 

4.  The  radiating  steps. 

5.  The  triple  charge.  (Three  steps  in 
one,  diagonally  forward  and  backward.) 

6.  Hands  on  the  hips,  thumbs  to  the  front. 
Twist  the  body  to  the  left,  then  to  the  right, 
twice.  Bend  it  to  the  left,  then  to  the  right, 
twice.  Bend  forward,  then  backward,  twice. 
Bend  left,  back,  right,  and  front,  and  reverse. 

7.  Twist  the  head,  first  to  the  left,  then  to 
the  right,  twice.  Bend  the  neck  same, 
keeping  face  to  the  front.  Bend  forward  and 
back  the  same;  left,  back,  right,  and  front, 
and  reverse.  The  head  movements  follow  the 
same  order  as  those  of  the  body.  Hands  on 
the  hips. 

Second  Series. — 1.  Fist3  double  at  the 
chest.  Thrust  the  left  hand  down,  then  up, 
four  times.  Right  hand  the  same,  alternately 
the  same,  simultaneously  the  same. 

2.  Thrust  the  left  hand  out  from  the  chest 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES.  151 

to  the  left  side,  then  to  the  rigid  (at  the  same 
time  twisting  the  body  to  the  right)  four 
times.  Right  hand  same,  thrusting  first  to 
the  right,  then  to  the  left.  Both  hands  same, 
commencing  on  the  left.  Both  hands  to  the 
left  four  times,  then  to  the  right  four  times. 
Fists  doubled. 

3.  The  " kicking"  exercise — (repeat.) 

4.  Left  hand  up  vertically  in  front,  four 
times,  right  the  same ;  alternately  and  simul- 
taneously the  same. 

5.  Ditto  vertically  sidewise. 

6.  Arms  extended  in  front;  carry  them 
horizontally  back,  eight  times,  or  through  the 
strain.     (Fists  doubled  in  last  three.) 

7.  Shrug  the  left  shoulder  four  times ;  right 
four  times ;  alternately  four  times ;  simultane- 
ously four  times ;  arms  by  the  sides.  Hands 
open. 

8.  Arms  down,  open  and  shut  the  hands 
four  times;  same  "side,  up,  and  front." 
Change  from  one  direction  to  the  other  with 
\h.Q  fourth,  shutting  in  each  case.  In  the  first 
three  directions  the  palms  should  be  to  the 
front;  in  the  last,  downwards. 

9.  The  ' '  mowing"  movement,  commencing 
on  the  left  side.    One  strain. 


152     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

10.  Hands  on  the  hips — draw  the  elbows 
back  one  strain. 

11.  The  "sawing"  movement,  four  times 
on  the  left  side;  then  on  the  right,  fists 
doubled. 

12.  Stamp  the  right  foot,  then  the  left,  step 
out  diagonally  forward  with  the  left  on  the 
next  beat,  and  sway  backward  and  forward 
through  the  strain,  bending  and  straightening 
the  knees  alternately.  Same  in  the  four 
diagonal  directions.    Hands  on  the  hips. 

Third  Series. — Postures.  Charge  out  with 
the  left  foot  diagonally  forward  and  back- 
ward, looking  back  in  the  opposite  direction; 
one  strain.    Hands  at  the  sides,  fists  doubled. 

2.  Charge  out  as  in  No.  1,  hands  on  the 
sides.  Fill  the  lungs  with  air  during  the 
strain.  Spat  the  chest  with  the  hands  through 
the  next  strain.  Same  with  the  right  foot. 
Repeat.  (The  music  should  now  be  rapid.) 
In  "repeating,"  spat  the  stomach  and  sides. 

3.  Hands  clasped  behind  the  back,  carrying 
them  down  and  up  eight  times.  The  eighth 
time  down,  unclasp  and  carry  them  to  the 
sides,  fists  doubled.    Twist  four  times.  Same 


i. 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES.  153 

"side,  up,  and  front."    Slide  the  hands  on 
each  other  in  front,  one  strain. 
!    4.  Arms   by   the   sides.     Twist   the   left 
shoulder  four  times   forward;   right   same; 
alternately  and  simultaneously  the  same. 

5.  No.  i  reversed. 

6.  Left  hand  up  under  the  arm  four  times; 
right  same;  alternately  and  simultaneously 
the  same. 

7.  Left  hand  up  from  the  top  of  the  shoulder 
four  times ;  right  same ;  alternately  and  simul- 
taneously the  same. 

8.  Alternate  and  simultaneous  of  the  pre- 
ceding, (6  and  7,)  charging  each  time  from 
the  armpit  to  the  shoulder  and  vice  versa. 

All  now  resume  their  seats,  and  soon 
gather  into  social  Groups  around  their  Lead- 
ers— when  they  have  conversation  and  inter- 
change of  thought  upon  the  lesson  given  out 
for  consideration  at  the  session  of  the  previ- 
ous Sunday — and  it  is  beautiful  to  behold  so 
many  glad  young  hearts  in  social  session 
upon  subjects  so  adapted  to  their  understand- 
ing as  to  constantly  lead  them  on,  whatever 
their  age  may  be,  to  higher  and  better  views 
of  truths  and  principles;  and  this  method  also 


154:        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

is  so  reciprocal  that  considerate  Leaders  often 
become  pupils  under  the  questions  and  naive 
responses  of  the  youthful  members  intrusted 
to  their  care.  After  these  considerations, 
new  lessons  are  proposed  and  given  out,  with 
the  advice  that  each  strive  to  give  it  some 
thought  during  the  week,  and  come  to  next 
Sunday's  session  with  evidences  of  some  real 
study  or  analysis  of  the  subject  before  them. 
The  Leaders  are  now  requested  to  select 
books  for  the  ensuing  two  weeks.  The  Lead- 
ers, to  accomplish  this,  leave  their  groups 
and  proceed  to  the  library  apartment  and 
make  the  selections.  As  this  occupies  some 
little  time,  the  Musical  Director  engages  the 
Lyceum  in  singing,  and  makes  general  re- 
marks and  gives  illustrations  on  the  rudi- 
ments of  music,  the  cultivation  of  which  is  an 
essential  feature  of  the  Lyceum.  Leaders 
having  returned  from  the  Library  and  re- 
sumed their  seats,  all  badges  are  at  once 
removed,  and  the  boxes  containing  them 
returned  to  the  Assistant  Guardian  at  the 
desk.  A  member  of  each  group  is  selected  to 
remove  its  Target  and  form  in  line  at  the  side 
of  the  Hall,  under  the  direction  of  their  Cap- 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES.  155 

tain,  (usually  a  boy  member  of  the  older 
Groups,)  who  duly  marshals  the  Target- 
bearers  in  order,  and  then  marches  and  coun- 
ter-marches his  company  through  the  aisles, 
to  the  platform,  where  the  targets  are  deposit- 
ed. The  Captain  then  dismisses  hi3  company, 
who  return  to  their  seats,  preparatory  to  the 
final  march. 

The  Conductor  now  requests  the  entire  Ly- 
ceum to  "rise  and  form  in  rank."  The  seats 
are  moved  more  closely  together  by  the 
Guards,  to  widen  the  aisles.  This  done,  all 
"  beat  time"  lightly  (not  noisily)  with  the  left 
foot,  as  a  preparation  to  step  to  the  music 
when  they  begin  the  march.  ("Well-marked 
marches,  like  the  "Child  of  the  Regiment," 
should  be  performed  on  the  piano.)  The 
Guardian  of  the  Groups,  who  always  precedes 
the  procession  in  its  windings  through  the 
aisles  of  the  Hall,  now  leads  forward,  with  the 
large  silk  flag,  the  Leaders  in  variably  follow- 
ing their  Groups  in  the  marches,  never  pre- 
ceding them,  by  which  arrangement  the  mem- 
bers are  visible  to  their  Leaders. 

By  the  time  the  whole  line  is  fairly  in  mo- 
tion, the  head  of  the  column  is  passing  near 


156      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

the  Conductor's  stand,  when  an  Assistant 
gives  out  one  of  a  dozen  silk  flags  to  each  of 
the  Leaders  as  they  pass.  The  foremost,  or 
Liberty  Group,  immediately  following  the 
Guardian,  is  now  passing  the  Banner  Chest,* 
ten  or  more  feet  beyond  this  point,  where  each 
member  takes  a  Flag  in  his  right  hand. 
[N.  B. — While  the  books  were  being  selected, 
these  Flags  were  arranged  in  due  order,  the 
largest  Flags  being  for  the  larger  members, 
and  the  smallest  for  the  little  children.] 
These  Flags  are  taken  in  succession  from  the 
further  end  of  the  lid  of  the  Banner-Chest, 
upon  which  they  are  laid,  leaving  the  small 
Flags  to  be  taken  last,  at  the  first  end  of  the 
table,  as  the  small  members  finally  reach  this 
point. 

The  Guardian  of  the  Groups  still  leads  on 
in  the  march  through  the  different  aisles, 


*  We  use  •what  is  termed  the  "  Banner-Chest  of  the 
Children's  Progressive  Lyceum.  It  is  large  enough 
to  take  in  all  the  Flags,  Banners,  and  Targets,  so  that 
on  gala  days,  all  our  apparatus  can  be  carried  in  this 
chest  in  the  same  wagon  with  the  baskets  of  eatables, 
to  the  Pic-nic  grove  or  play-ground.  Also,  in  the 
Hall  we  use  it  to  arrange  our  Flags  on;  the  lid,  when 
open,  serving  better  than  a  table  for  the  purpose. 


LYCEUM  EXERCISES. 


157 


often  doubling  the  column,  so  that  they 
move  in  close  proximity  to  those  passing  the 
other  way,  all  of  whom  are  now  marching 
with  Flags  elevated  or  lowered,  as  the  Con- 
ductor directs. 

In  these  windings  and  counter-marches  of 
the  columns,  good  judgment  is  required  to 
prevent  interference  and  confusion ;  and  some 
foresight  also,  when  the  aisles  are  all  filled 
with  moving  Flags,  to  bring  the  column  up  in 
proper  order  for  the  final  singing,  or  the  con- 
cluding "Silver-Chaining  Exercises." 

After  a  sufficient  number  of  evolutions  for 
the  occasion,  accompanied,  as  they  sometimes 
are,  with  singing  by  the  moving  column, 
they  are  all  led  close  by  the  Conductor's  stand 
again,  and  the  same  Assistant  receives  from 
each  Leader  the  silk  Flags — the  members  de- 
positing theirs  in  the  Banner-Chest,  a  little 
further  on. 

The  Guardian  is  still  counter-marching  and 
thus  contracting  the  lines  in  front  of  the  Con- 
ductor's stand. 

The  older  Groups,  or  those  from  No.  12 
downward,  first  form  a  line  in  length  either 
to  accommodate   the  Hall  or  to  divide  the 


158       children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

lines  as  equally  as  may  be — the  smaller  mem- 
bers marching  to  the  front.  This  brings  the 
little  ones  together  and  quite  near  to  the 
platform.  All  are  now  in  order  for  the  final 
song,  or  for  responses  to  questions  by  the 
Conductor,  or  to  hear  remarks  from  any  one 
who  may  be  invited  to  address  the  school. 

After  this  the  Lyceum  is  dismissed,  and 
although  the  exercises  have  sometimes  con- 
tinued two  hours,  or  perhaps  more,  there  is 
no  evidence  of  exhaustion  or  weariness  in  the 
little  ones,  and  no  tendency  in  the  elder 
members  to  hasten  the  adjournment,  for  all 
are  interested,  and  led  to  a  higher  trust  and 
hope  in  the  progress  of  humanity. 


HARMONY  IN  COLORS  OF  BADGES,  AC.      159 
PRINCIPLES  OF  HARMONY 

INVOLVED  IN  THE 

Color  of  Targets  and  Badges. 


We  have  not  space  in  this  little  book  to 
enlarge  on  the  several  refined  methods  which 
would  reveal,  in  a  scientific  form,  the  princi- 
ples of  harmony  and  beauty  involved  in  the 
scale  of  colors  adopted  in  the  Children's  Ly- 
ceum. The  ultimate  discoveries  of  science, 
doubtless,  will  establish  the  fact  that  odors, 
flavors,  sounds,  aud  colors,  are  effects  of  mu- 
sical laws;  or,  rather,  that  all  that  is  cogniza- 
ble by  the  senses,  internal  as  well  as  external, 
is  in  absolute  correspondence  with,  and  can 
only  be  truly  interpreted  by  the  eternal  prin- 
ciples of  Divine  Harmony — infinite  unity 
manifested  in  infinite  variety. 

The  significance  given  to  certain  colors  of 
badges  may,  to  some  minds,  seem  superficial 
and  unfounded  in  the  laws  of  science ;  but  fur- 
ther examination  will  produce  a  different  con- 


160      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

viction.  In  the  bestowment  of  these  mean- 
ings, the  rule  that  is  followed  in  a  higher 
world  has  been  carefully  copied,  and  is  there- 
fore recommended. 

It  will  be  observed,  however,  that  the 
shades  of  meanings  correspond,  in  nearly 
every  instance,  to  the  shades  of  the  colors ;  and 
furthermore  it  will  be  perceived,  that  each 
particular  shade  of  color,  conveying  a  par- 
ticular shade  of  significance,  acts  upon  the 
mind  {via  the  optic-nerve)  through  a  definite 
and  never-varying  number  of  ethereal  vibra- 
tions. Science  says  that  sound  is  detected 
and  measured  by  the  length  of  the  air-waves, 
causing  the  air  to  move  backward  and  for- 
ward like  water,  and  on  this  principle  is  ar- 
ranged the  gamut  of  sounds  in  what  is  called 
"music." 

Colors,  in  like  manner,  may  be  arranged 
into  a  gamut  (as,  partially,  they  are  in  this 
book,)  by  measuring  the  length  of  the  vibra- 
tions of  the  ethereal  particles,  which  are 
invariably  across  the  waves  that  communi- 
cate sound.  The  rhythmics,  or  the  length  of 
tones,  the  melodies,  or  {ha  pitch  of  tones,  and 
the  dynamics,  or  the  power  of  tones  in  music, 


HARMONY  IN  COLOR  OF  BADGES,  &C.      1G1 

are  in  exact  mathematical  accordance  with 
the  duration,  the  degree,  and  the  influence  of 
colors  which  are  revealed  to  the  spirit, 
through  the  senses,  by  vibrations  of  the  ethe- 
real atoms  under  the  sway  of  light. 

Bed,  for  example — the  badge  of  Fountain 
Group — produces  slower  and  longer  vibra- 
tions than  any  other  color.  The  physical 
meaning  of  red  is,  fire;  the  spiritual  mean- 
ing is  primary  love.  Thirty-nine  thousand 
waves  of  red  light  fills  the  measure  of  an 
inch.  Certain  persons  prefer  red  to  every 
other  color — children  generally  do;  also 
southern  and  eastern  races — negroes,  indians, 
Arabs,  Chinese,  &c. ;  and  the  same  persons 
and  races  invariably  prefer  those  musical 
sounds  which,  in  length,  pitch,  and  power, 
mathematically  correspond  with  the  vibra- 
tions of  the  color  called  "red."  Violet  light,  on 
the  other  hand,  is  preferred  by  persons  and 
races  who  enjoy  like  musical  vibrations.  Ex- 
celsior Group  is  marked  by  violet — meaning 
aspiring  love — which  produces  fifty-seven 
thousand  and  five  hundred  vibrations,  while 
red  is  producing  only  thirty-nine  thousand — 
and  the  difference  in  the  number  of  vibrations 
11 


162      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

in  a  second  between  red  and  violet,  is  the 
difference  between  "primary  love"  and  that 
higher  and  finer  "love"  which  is  "aspiring" 
and  heavenward  in  its  flight.  Intermediate 
colors,  with  intermediate  meanings,  produce 
corresponding  undulations  in  the  ethereal 
particles  through  which  the  light,  containing 
the  colors,  passes  into  the  spirit  via  the  or- 
gans and  nerves  of  vision. 

In  sound,  remember,  the  particles  of  the 
atmosphere  wave  backward  and  forward ;  in 
color,  the  atoms  of  light  wave  at  right  angles 
with  sound-undulations.  "The  spectrum  is 
to  the  eye  what  the  gamut  is  to  the  ear.  .  .  . 
As  light  moves  192,000  miles  per  second, 
that  length  of  ray  streams  into  the  eye  each 
second.  If  this  distance  be  reduced  to  inches, 
and  the  product  multiplied  by  39,000,  [which 
is  the  exact  number  of  waves  of  red  light  in 
the  space  of  an  inch,]  you  have  the  num- 
ber of  waves  which  beat  against  the  retina 
each  second,  when  you  look  upon  a  red  color. 
If  the  same  product  be  multiplied  by  57,500, 
[which  is  the  exact  number  of  waves  of  violet 
light  in  the  measure  of  an  inch,  ]  you  ascer- 
tain the  number  of  pulses  per  second  which 


HARMONY  IN  COLOR  OP  BADGES,  AC.   163 

strike  the  retina  when  looking  upon  a  violet 
color.  If  a  single  second  of  time  be  divided 
into  a  million  of  equal  parts,  a  wave  of  violet 
light  trembles  or  pulsates  in  that  incredibly 
short  interval,  727,000,000  times!  If  these 
results  seem  incredible,  we  should  remember 
that  we  are  dealing  with  the  resources  of  the 
Infinite  !"  (See  "New  Chemistry,"  by  Profl 
B.  L.  Youmans.) 

Flowers  and  gems  also,  as  well  as  colors, 
have  been,  in  all  ages  of  the  world,  used  with 
symbolical  and  other  meanings  more  or  less 
spiritual  and  heavenly.  The  scale  of  primary 
colors  is  like  the  scale  of  elementary  sounds. 
By  mixing  and  combining  colors,  the  seconda- 
ry varieties  and  tertiary  shades  are  obtained; 
so,  also,  by  dividing,  sub-dividing,  and  com- 
bining sounds  into  semi-tones,  quarter-notes, 
demi-semi-quavers,  &c,  the  melodious  charms 
and  infinite  varieties  of  music  are  developed. 
The  effect  produced  on  the  spirit  by  the  vibra- 
tions of  violet  light  is  identical  with  the  rich, 
mild,  sober,  religious,  tender,  contemplative 
effect  produced  by  the  vibrations  of  a  certain 
note  in  the  musical  scale.  The  effect  of  red 
lisrht  is  analogous  to  the  vibrations  of  that 


164      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

note  which  is  adapted  to  expressions  of  bold- 
ness, vigor,  war,  and  enterprise. 

White,  the  sum  of  all  colors,  has  been  re- 
cognized by  the  intuitions  of  mankind  as  the 
emblem  of  spiritual  light  and  purity,  inno- 
cence, joy,  and  life. 

Blue,  in  the  sapphire,  formerly  used  to  sig- 
nify the  firmament,  or  truth,  constancy,  and 
fidelity.  In  our  scale  blue  signifies  the  "love 
of  Justice." 

Yellow  in  early  art  meant  the  sun,  golden 
fruiti'ulness ;  in  a  bad  sense  it  signified  incon- 
stancy, jealousy,  and  deceit;  in  our  scale 
yellow  (being  transitional)  signifies  "filial 
love, "  including  the  devotion  of  the  religious 
soul  to  superiors  in  office. 

Green  among  the  ancients,  like  the  emerald, 
signified  victory  (being  the  color  of  the  palm 
and  laurel)  and  the  hope  of  immortality.  In 
our  scale  "  green"  signifies  utility  in  friend- 
ship, but  more  particularly  the  "perpetual 
freshness  of  youth."  Black  (the  negative  of 
color  i  is  not  used  on  our  scale,  having  no  sig- 
nificance beyond  the  mere  sense  of  "  absence" 
and  "inaction." 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        165 


Repository  of  Brief  Utterances 


LESSONS. 


[In  the  following  list  will  be  found  many  of  the 
wisest  and  truest  inspirations  of  Ideas  and  Princi- 
ples. They  have  been  selected  from  the  works  of  va- 
rious well-known  authors,  both  ancient  and  modern, 
and  are  deemed  appropriate  for  the  spiritual,  moral, 
and  intellectual  culture  of  the  young.  We  do  not  in- 
close these  sayings  in  quotation  marks,  nor  give  the 
names  of  their  authors,  on  the  principle  that  such 
embodiments  of  truth  belong  to  the  Soul  of  the 
world  from  which  they  were  derived. 

j£g=  Leaders  will  perceive  that  a  complete  Lesson 
is  contained  in  each  line,  couplet,  verse,  or  sentence; 
and  that  only  one  subject  should  be  given  to  the 
members  of  cne  Group  at  a  time.] 


Father  in  Heaven,  thy  name  be  hallowed, 
Thy  will  be  perfected,  thy  kingdom  be  j 

Unto  us  daily  give  thou  our  daify  bread. 
May  we  who  forgive  be  forgiven  by  Thee ; 

Tempt  us  not  farther,  from  evil  defend, 

And  thine  be  the  glory  forever,  amen. 

Life  in  heaven  is  love  and  wisdom : 
Harmony  reigns  in  the  angel  kingdom. 


166      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Get  up  early,  time  is  precious, 

Waste  it  not  in  bed  ; 
Get  up  early,  while  the  dew-drops 

O'er  the  earth  are  spread. 

Nearest  to  God  and  to  heaven's  pure  rills, 
Are  souls  who  have  triumphed  o'er  earthly  ills. 

I  will  do  rlghf  ^hate'er  may  come, 

For  if  I  wrong  pursue, 
I  can  no  joy  or  beauty  find : 

But  troubles  ever  new. 

The  birds  of  spring 

Are  on  the  wing — 
How  busy  they  appear ! 

The  boughs  are  bare, 

Chill  is  the  air, 
And  yet  the  birds  are  here. 


Where  the  world  needs  workers,  be  there : 
Where  there's  wrong,  there  make  it  right$ 

Where  there's  need,  there  is  thy  mission, 
Home  or  foreign,  day  or  night. 

If  I  should  tell  a  shameful  lie, 

And  no  one  ever  know, 
It  would  be  with  me  just  the  same 

Wherever  I  might  go. 

I've  seen  a  poor  woman  that  sat  all  the  day 
In  the  cold,  to  sell  her  apples  and  cake  ; 

I  think  if  you'd  give  her  a  smile  on  your  way, 
The  offering  of  love  she  gladly  would  take. 

It  is  success  that  colors  all  in  life. 
All  the  proud  virtue  of  the  vaunting  world 
Fawns  on  success. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.       167 

Little  deeds  of  kindness, 

Little  words  of  love, 
Make  this  earth  an  Eden, 

Like  the  heaven  above. 


Be  kind  to  each  other, 

To  sister  and  brother, 
For  kindness  is  like  the  bright  sun 

That  opens  the  flowers, 

In  the  beautiful  bowers 
When  the  bright  days  of  May  have  begun. 

Hand  in  hand  with  angels 

Ever  let  us  go  ; 
Clinging  to  the  strong  ones, 

Drawing  up  the  slow. 

Beware,  beware  of  careless  words— 

They  have  a  fearful  power, 
And  jar  upon  the  spirit's  chords 

Through  many  a  weary  hour. 

'Mid  pleasures  and  palaces  where'er  we  roam, 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like 
home. 

Softly  now  the  rain-drops  fall 
Upon  each  thirsty  tree  and  flower; 

I  lose  my  play— but  never  mind, 
The  plants  must  have  their  merry  hour. 

The  man  who  is  the  most  successful  in  the 
pursuit  of  happiness,  is  not  he  who  proposes  it 
to  himself  as  the  great  object  of  his  pursuit. 

Good  nature  is  the  shining  out  of  kind  and 
benevolent  feelings  in  the  social  intercourse 
of  men. 


T 


168     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

I  want  you  to  be  happy  children, 
As  the  birdies  in  the  wood, 

Always  singing  pretty  love-lays, 
Always  cheerful,  always  good. 


The  knowledge  of  a  thing  must  needs  pre-  j 
cede  the  perception  of  it. 


Never  falter,  never  faint ; 

Bear  thou  our  banner  in  the  van  5 
He's  the  truest,  purest  saint, 

Who  labors  for  his  brother  man. 


Come  happy  thoughts,  and  drive  away 

All  trouble  from  my  breast — 
Bright  thoughts  of  love,  and  God,  and  heaven, 

And  make  me  good  and  blest. 

Love  on  every  one  is  smiling, 
Love  in  every  star  appears, 

Every  leaf  in  love  seems  trembling- 
Earth  sings  harmony  of  spheres. 

They  never  fail  who  die 
In  a  great  cause.    The  block  may  soak  their 

gore; 
Their  heads  may  sodden  in  the   sun  ;  their 

limbs 
Be  strung  to  city  gates  and  castle  walls ; 
But  still  their  spirits  icalk  abroad. 

I  have  a  treasure  better  far 

Than  glittering  gem  or  shining  gold  ; 
It  is  the  love  within  my  heart : 

I'll  give  it,  but  it  can't  be  sold. 

Do  good,  and  throw  it  into  the  sea ;  if  the 
fishes  don't  know  it,  God  will. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.       169 

Let  us  then  be  up  and  doing, 

With  a  heart  for  any  fate  : 
Still  achieving,  still  pursuing, 

Learn  to  labor  and  to  wait. 


Whether  we  face  the  lions  in  the  den 
Or  sail  o'er  martyrdom's  red  fiery  seas, 

Around  us  camp,  invisible  to  men, 
"The  cloud  of  witnesses." 


Gladness  in  the  heart  should  dwell, 
As  music  in  the  ocean  shell. 


Give  as  gives  the  one  Great  Giver, 
Of  the  best  thy  soul  hath  found. 

Hast  thou  done  a  noble  action  ? 
There  is  consecrated  around  ! 


All  you  give  you  will  carry  with  you. 

The  more  I  give,  the  more  I  have 
Of  that  best  blessing,  love  5 

For  what  I  give  to  those  below, 
Falls  on  me  from  above. 

The  spirits  of  the  lost,  of  whom  we  sing, 
Have   perished    not— they   have    but    taken 

wing — 
Changing  an  earthly  for  a  heavenly  spring- 
There  are  the  dead ! 


Perfection  and  truthfulness  of  mind  are  the 
secret  intentions  of  Nature. 


Gently  guard  me,  loving  spirits  ! 

Hover  o'er  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  tread  the  happy  pathway, 

When  I  go  life's  toilsome  way. 


170        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

No  chains  can  bind,  no  flame  consume  the 
soul*, 
God's  breath  dissolves  the  avalanche  of  ill— 
When  the  dark  clouds  of  suffering  round  us 
roll, 
Heaven  sends  its  angels  still. 


Words  are  weak  when  the  soul  would  speak 

Of  the  angel-home  above  : 
Faint  visions  alone  are  to  man  made  known 

Of  that  dwelling  of  light  and  love. 


Great  deeds  survive  the  flood  of  time. 

Mary  had  a  little  lamb, 
Its  fleece  was  white  as  snow, 

And  everywhere  that  Mary  went 
The  lamb  was  sure  to  go. 

Aspiration  is  better  than  ambition. 

Love  is  to  human  hearts 
What  sunshine  is  to  flowers  *, 

And  friendship  is  the  fairest  thing 
In  this  cold  world  of  ours. 


Sing  of  Him,  ye  gushing  waters, 
Chant  to  Him,  thou  little  brook  ; 

All  the  earth,  and  all  earth's  children 
Read  Him  in  the  Eternal  Book. 


I'll  love  to  always  speak  the  truth, 
And  will  commence  now,  in  my  youth, 

Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep : 
Bright  angels  guard  my  bed, 

And  may  I  wake  to  still  receive 
Their  blessings  on  my  head.  , 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        171 

Stand  up  ye,  in  your  manhood  free, 
A  right  you  have  to  speak  your  mind, 

To  utter  all  the  truths  you  see, 
And  pour  in  light  upon  the  blind. 


Ever  there  floats  before  the  real 
The  bright,  the  beautiful  ideal. 


Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto 
me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

The  prayer  of  deeds  is  oftener  answered  than 
the  prayer  of  words. 

A  little  word  in  kindness  spoken, 

A  motion,  or  a  tear, 
Has  often  healed  the  heart  that's  broken, 

And  made  a  friend  sincere. 


Oh  I  will  treat  kindly,  with  love  and  protection, 
Each  poor  suffering  one  that  I  see  ; 

Not  a  creature  that  needs  my  love  and  af- 
fection, 
Shall  ever  go  wanting  from  me. 


Do  the  duties  of  to-day, 

Whoe'er  may  frown  or  chide  thee  : 
Duties  done  are  garlands  won, 

Whatever  griefs  betide  thee. 

Good  words  are  worth  much  and  cost  little. 


There  can  be  but  one  Infinite. 


Our  victory  lies  not  in  the  future,  but  in  the 
striving  of  to-day,  whereby  we  gain  immortal 
power. 


172     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Be  gentle,  like  the  -wind  that  opes 
The  pretty  April  flower ; 

Be  gentle,  like  the  bird  that  sings 
Within  the  summer  bower. 

Love  the  God  above  you  ! 

Love  the  angels  bright ! 
Love  the  little  children ! 

It  will  fill  with  light 
Every  heart  in  sadness, 

Every  soul  in  gloom  ; 
Every  woe  'twill  banish, 

Every  sin  consume. 
Lovingly  and  sweetly 

Glide  along  forever ; 
Bringing  gladness  always, 

Causing  sorrow  never. 

Lives  of  great  men  all  remind  us 
We  can  make  our  lives  sublime. 


Prove  all  things ;   hold  fast  that  which  is 
good. 

Gentle  playmate,  skipping  free, 
To  the  meadow  come  with  me. 


The  plant  blooms,  but  perishes ;  the  flowers 
of  the  spirit  bloom  forever. 

Teach  me  to  be  dutiful, 
Happy  and  beautiful. 

Holy  angels  hover  near  me, 
Guide  my  footsteps  when  I  stray. 

We  attain  to  goodness  by  growth,  as  the 
plant  blooms. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        173 

They  are  slaves  who  fear  to  speak 
For  the  fallen  and  the  weak. 


We  think  not  that  we  daily  see 
About  our  hearts,  angels  that  are  to  be, 
Or  may  be  if  they  will,  and  we  prepare 
Their  souls  and  ours  to  meet  in  happy  air. 


Ambition  awakens  energy,  but  unless  sancti- 
fied, destroys  the  heart's  peace. 

What  is  the  object  or  purpose  of  life  ? 

The  circumstances  of  our  life  will  conquer 
us,  unless  we  are  stronger  than  circumstances. 

If  thou  hast  Truth  to  utter, 
Speak  !  and  leave  the  rest  to  God. 

Wisdom's  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
and  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

Perseverance,  to  bring  a  rich  reward,  must 
have  an  object  worthy  of  it. 

Let  our  unceasing,  earnest  prayer, 
Be  e'er  for  light  and  strength  to  bear 
Our  portion  of  the  weight  of  care 
That  crushes  into  dumb  despair 
One  half  the  human  race. 


God's  government,  unlike  frail  mortal  man's, 
Contemplates  as  its  chief  design  and  end 
A  perfect  Ufe  for  every  human  soul. 

A  desire  to  excel  others  will  not  make  one 
truly  great. 


174     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

They  are  slaves  who  dare  not  be 
In  the  right  with  two  or  three. 


No  two  men  ever  saw  the  world 
Alike  through  outward  eyes,  nor  ever  heard 
Just  the  same  music  in  the  wild  bird's  hymn. 
Or  the  deep  moaning  of  the  wakeful  sea. 


Justice  hath  a  step  like  wool- 
Her  hands  are  iron. 


There's  not  a  living  man  in  all  the  earth 
But  hath  God  nearto  him  as  his  own  soul. 


There  are  two  sufferers  where  a  despot  reigns : 
The  tyrant  suffers  more  than  does  the  serf ; 
For  all  unnatural  relations  curse 
Him  most  who  seems  to  profit  most  thereby. 

No  mother  hates  her  child, 

But,  crusted  o'er  with  evil,  sin-defiled, 

Cradles  him  in  her  bosom. 


All  human  beings  share 

The  common  imperfections  of  the  race. 

The  pride  of  virtue  is  itself  a  sin  ; 

The  pride  that  shrinks  from  contact  with  the 

lost, 
Lest  its  white  robes  should  be  defiled  by  them. 

We  live  not  to  ourselves  ;  our  work  is  life  ; 
in  bright  and  ceaseless  labor  as  a  star,  which 
striveth  unto  all  worlds  but  itself. 


To  command  one's  own  esteem,  is  more 
essential  than  to  command  the  esteem  of  the 
world. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        175 

Oh  !  'tis  sweet  to  see  the  love  of  God  transcend- 
ing ill, 
And,  in  the  very  breast  that  harbored  it, 
Building  an  habitation  for  himself, 
And  making  it  a  sinless  Paradise. 

The  thinker  does  not  look  without 

To  find  creation's  plan ; 
The  life,  the  form  of  all  the  worlds, 

Prefigured,  dwells  in  man. 

Then  death,  so  called,  is  but  old  matter  drest 
In  some  new  figure  and  a  varied  vest ; 
Thus  all  things  are  but  altered,  nothing  dies, 
And  here  and  there  the  immortal  spirit  flies. 


There  surely  is  some  guiding  power 
That  rightly  suffers  wrong, 

Gives  vice  to  bloom  its  little  hour, 
But  virtue  late  and  long. 

"Why  sporting  thus,"  the  seaman  cried, 

"  While  terrors  overwhelm  ?" 
"Why  yield  to  fear  ?"  the  bov  replied  : 
M  Our  Father's  at  the  helm." 


We  do  not  make  our  thoughts ;  they  grow  in  us, 
Like  grain  in  wood:  the  growth  is  of  the  skies, 
Which  are  of  Nature— Nature  is  of  God. 
The  world  is  full  of  glorious  likenesses. 

Guide  us,  angels,  oh,  instruct  us, 
Gently  chide  us  if  we  roam  : 

When  our  death  arrives,  conduct  us 
To  our  blissful  spirit-home. 

Power  will  accomplish  much,  but  persever- 
ance more. 


176      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

As  many  ages  as  it  took  to  form 

The  world,  it  takes  to  form  the  human  race. 

The  good  is  growing, 
And  truth  is  flowing 
On  forever. 


As  are  the  finite  faculties  of  man, 
As  are  the  primitive  first  forms  of  space, 
Yet  unlike  them,  each  being  infinite, 
Are  the  eternal  attributes  of  God. 


Harmonic  manhood  is  the  human  form 
Of  every  human  attribute  complete, 
Exact  and  just  in  harmony  of  state. 

Who  shall  reap  immortal  joy  ? 
He  that  sows  without  alloy  5 
Who  shall  garner  treasures  there  ? 
He  that  plants  the  flowret  fair. 

Let  our  thought  and  labor  be 
To  God  and  for  humanity. 


There's  not  the  smallest  orb  that  thou  beholdest, 
But  in  its  motion  like  an  angel  sings. 

When  each  fulfills  a  wise  design, 
In  his  own  orbit  he  will  shine. 


Herbs  gladly  cure  our  flesh  because  that  they 
Find  their  acquaintance  there. 

Amid  the  vast  infinitude 
Is  God's  eternal  interlude — 
On,  on  forever. 


All  truth  is  one. 


BEIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        177 

Truth  is  within  ourselves  ;  it  takes  no  rise 
From  outward  things. 

I  have  kind  and  tender  parents, 
I  have  many  loving  friends  ; 

But  none  loves  me  as  God  loves  me — 
And  all  that's  good  he  sends. 


Look  not  mournfully  into  the  past — it  comes 
not  back.  Wisely  improve  the  present— it 
is  thine.  Go  forth  to  meet  the  shadowy  future 
without  fear,  and  with  a  manly  heart. 

Each  little  rill,  that  many  a  year 
Has  the  same  verdant  path  pursued, 

And  every  bird,  in  accents  clear, 
Join  in  the  song,  that  God  is  good. 

There  is  some  soul  of  goodness  in  things  evil, 
Would  men  observingly  distill  it  out. 

Get  up,  dear  children— see  !  the  sun 
His  shining  course  has  just  begun  ! 
So  like  a  giant  he  comes  forth 
To  run  his  course  and  light  the  earth. 


"Not  to  myself  alone," 
The  little  opening  flower,  transported,  cries, 

"Not  to  myself  alone  I  bud  and  bloom  ; 

With  fragrant  breath  the  breezes  I  perfume, 
And  gladden  all  things  with  my  rainbow-dyes." 

When  we  desire  to  avenge  an  injury,  we 
prove  to  ourselves  that  we  are  not  above  the 
level  of  those  who  wronged  us. 


The  past  bears  in  her  arms  the  present  and 
the  future. 

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178      CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

How  many  things  by  season  seasoned  are, 
To  their  right  praise  and  true  perfection. 

Jealousy  is  the  feeblest  but  most  dangerous 
offspring  of  selfishness. 

Wisdom  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  5 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 

Than  is  the  gain  of  gold. 

He  is  well  paid  who  is  well  satisfied. 

Oh,  yes.  I  love  the  sunshine : 
Like  kindness  or  like  mirth 

Upon  a  human  countenance 
Is  sunshine  on  the  earth. 


Friend  is  a  word  of  royal  tone, 
Friend  is  a  poem  all  alone. 


I  thought  my  branch  of  coral 

A  pretty  shrub  might  be, 
Until  I  learned  a  little  worm 

Had  made  it  in  the  sea. 
It  builds  its  coral  palaces 

Than  lofty  hills  more  high, 
And  then,  the  structure  to  complete, 

The  little  worm  must  die. 


We  have  hearts  that  yearn  toward  duty, 
We  have  minds  alive  to  beauty — 
Souls  that  any  hight  can  reach. 


Every  wrong  brings  its  own  vengeance. 

God's  truth  is  absolute ;  it  is  binding  yester- 
day and  forever. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        179 

Earthly  power  doth  then  show  likest  God's 
When  mercy  seasons  justice. 

Who  rules  o'er  freemen  should  himself  be  free. 


A  little  rule,  a  little  sway, 
A  sunbeam  in  a  winter's  day, 
Is  all  the  proud  and  mighty  have 
Between  the  cradle  and  the  grave. 

He  who  sows  nettles  reaps  a  crop  of  stings. 

How  sweet  to  hear  my  mother  say : 
"  You  have  been  very  good  to-day  !" 
How  sweet  to  see  my  father's  joy. 
When  he  can  say,  "  My  dear  good  boy!" 

A  rolling  stone  gathers  no  moss. 

Man  who  man  would  be, 

Must  rule  the  empire  of  himself. 


Tired  Nature's  sweet  restorer,  balmy  Sleep. 

To  thine  own  self  be  true  ; 

And  it  must  follow,  as  the  night  the  day, 

Thou  canst  not  then  be  false  to  any  man. 

An  undevout  astronomer  is  mad. 


Only  a  sweet  and  holy  soul 

Hath  tints  that  never  fly ; 
While  flowers  decay  and  seasons  roll, 

This  lives,  and  cannot  die. 

Be  just,  and  fear  not ; 

Let  all  the  ends  thou  aim'st  at  be  thy  country's, 
Thy  God's,  and  Truth's. 


180      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Keep  Virtue's  simple  path  before  your  eyes, 
Nor  think  from  evil,  good  can  ever  rise. 

Coining  events  cast  their  shadows  before. 


Oh,  what  a  tangled  web  we  weave, 
When  first  we  practice  to  deceive ! 


Sweet  mercy  is  nobility's  true  badge. 

Look  e'er  you  leap, 

For  as  you  sow,  you're  like  to  reap. 

An  evil  mind  cannot  counsel  well  for  itself. 


They  whom  truth  and  wisdom  lead, 
Can  gather  honey  from  a  weed. 

Never  find  your  delight  in  another's  misfortune. 

Vigor  is  contagious,  and  whatever  makes  us 
either  think  or  feel  strongly,  adds  to  our  power 
and  enlarges  our  field  of  action. 

To  err  is  human ;  to  forgive  divine. 

Oh  wad  some  power  the  giftie  gie  us 
To  see  oursels  as  ithers  see  us ! 
It  wad  frae  mony  a  blunder  free  us, 
And  foolish  notion. 


Grace  was  in  all  her  steps,  heaven  in  her  eye, 
In  every  gesture  dignity  and  love. 

Sometimes  custom  is  more  honored  in  the 
breach  than  in  the  observance. 


Never  thrust  your  own  sickle  into  another's 
corn. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.       181 

The  love  of  praise,  howe'er  concealed  by  art, 
Reigns  more  or  less,  and  glows  in  every  heart. 

Stone  walls  do  not  a  prison  make, 
Nor  iron  bars  a  cage. 

Music  has  charms  to  soothe  a  savage  breast, 
To  soften  rocks,  or  bend  a  knotted  oak. 


In  every  rank,  or  crreat  or  small, 
'Tis  industry  supports  us  all. 


Vice  is  a  monster  of  so  frightful  mien, 
As  to  be  hated,  needs  but  to  be  seen. 


The  child  is  father  of  the  man. 


Many  a  green  isle  needs  must  be 
In  the  deep,  wide  sea  of  misery. 

And  this  our  life,  exempt  from  public  haunt, 
Finds  tongues  in  trees,  books  in  the  running 

brooks, 
Sermons  in  stones,  and  good  in  everything. 

There's  a  Divinity  that  shapes  our  ends, 
Rou^h  hew  them  how  we  will. 


Order  is  written  in  the  boundless  skies, 

We  read  it  on  the  earth  ; 
The  flowers  display  it  with  their  starry  eyes, 

The  seasons  speak  its  worth. 

Keep  your  body  sound;  as  wine  savors  of 
the  cask  it  is  kept  in,  the  soul  receives  a  tinc- 
ture from  the  frame  through  which  it  works. 

Let  not  your  benevolence  extend  beyond 
your  means. 


182       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

To  gild  refined  gold,  to  paint  the  lily, 

To  throw  a  perfume  on  the  violet, 

To  smooth  the  ice,  or  add  another  hue 

Unto  the  rainhow,  or,  with  taper  light, 

To  seek  the  beauteous  eye  of  heaven  to  garnish, 

Is  wasteful  and  ridiculous  excess. 


The  proper  study  of  mankind  is  man. 

When  the  judgment's  weak, 
The  prejudice~is  strong. 


Good  actions  crown  themselves  with  lasting 

bays: 
Who  deserves  needs  not  another's  praise. 

That  best  portion  of  a  good  man's  life, 
His  little,  nameless,  unremembered  acts 
Of  kindness  and  of  love. 


The  smallest  worm  will  turn,  being  trodden  on. 


Not  to  ease  and  aimless  quiet 
Doth  the  inward  answer  tend, 

But  to  works  of  love  and  duty, 
As  our  being's  end. 


Aim  to  be 
In  all  thy  dealings  upright.    True  it  is, 
An  honest  man's  the  noblest  work  of  God. 


Dare  to  be  true ;  nothing  can  need  a  lie ; 

A  fault  which  needs  it  most,  grows  two  thereby. 

I  dare  do  all  that  may  become  a  man : 
Who  dares  do  more  is  none. 


He  bids  fair  to  grow  wise  who  has  discovered 
that  he  is  not  so. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  TOR  LESSONS.        183 

A  brave  mind  can  never  want  matter  for 
liberality  in  the  meanest  condition ;  for  Nature 
has  been  so  kind  to  us,  that  where  we  have 
nothing  of  Fortune's,  we  may  bestow  some- 
thing of  our  own. 

Truth  will  never  let  thee  alone 
That  once  hath  sought  her. 

Smooth  runs  the  water  where  the  brook  is  deep. 

Whoso  in  one  thing  hath  been  true, 
Can  be  as  true  in  all. 


The  love  of  liberty  with  life  is  given. 

'Tis  mind  that  makes  the  body  rich  ; 

And  as  the  sun  breaks  through  the  darkest 

clouds, 
So  honor  peereth  in  the  meanest  habit. 


Of  manners  gentle,  of  affections  mild ; 
In  wit  a  man — simplicity,  a  child. 

That  shore  we  deem  itself  a  shadow,  alone 
contains  the  resolution  into  glory  of  all  our 
longings,  into  peace  of  all  our  pain. 

Great  truths  are  portions  of  the  soul  of  man ; 
Great  souls  are  portions  of  eternity. 

'Tis  the  divinity  that  stirs  within  us  ; 

'Tis  heaven  itself  that  points  out  an  hereafter, 

And  intimates  eternity  to  man. 

A  thing  of  beauty  is  a  joy  forever ;  its  love- 
liness increases ;  it  will  never  pass  into  nothing- 
ness. 


184        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

Nothing  is  so  indicative  of  deepest  culture 
as  a  tender  consideration  of  the  ignorant. 

It  must  forever  be 

The  instinct  of  great  spirits  to  he  free. 


Cowards  are  cruel,  but  the  brave 
Love  mercy,  and  delight  to  save. 

'Tis  education  forms  the  common  mind- 
Just  as  the  twig  is  bent  the  tree's  inclined. 

Suspicion  always  haunts  the  guilty  mind ;  the 
thief  doth  fear  each  bush  an  officer. 

All  I  feel,  and  hear,  and  see, 
God  of  love,  is  full  of  thee. 

Things  ill  got,  have  ever  bad  success. 

A  little  fire  is  quickly  trodden  out ; 

Which,  being  suffer'd,  rivers  cannot  quench. 

One  touch  of  Nature  makes  the  whole  world 
kin. 


Act  well  your  part— there  all  the  honor  lies. 

Slave  to  no  sect,  who  takes  no  private  road, 
But  looks  through  Nature  up  to  Nature's  God. 

Uneasy  lies  the  head  that  wears  a  crown. 

Glory  built  on  selfish  principles  is  shame  and 
guilt. 

That  is  not  very  small  which  is  barely  less 
than  the  greatest. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        185 

An  honest  tale  speeds  best,  being  plainly  told. 

An  orator's  life  is  more  convincing  than  his 
eloquence. 

The  intellect  is  but  the  servant  of  the  soul. 


He  should  be  called  bad  who  is  good  only  for 
selfish  ends. 


The  web  of  our  life  is  of  mingled  yarn— good 
and  ill  together. 


When  our  duty's  task  is  wrought 
In  unison  with  God's  great  thought, 
The  near  and  future  blend  in  one, 
And  whatsoe'er  is  willed,  is  done. 

No  pleasure  endures  unseasoned  by  variety. 

He  prayeth  well  who  loveth  well 
Both  man,  and  bird,  and  beast ; 
He  prayeth  best  who  loveth  best 
All  things,  both  great  and  small. 

Where  one  has  led  the  way,  another  may  fol- 
low. 

Let  thy  mind's  sweetness  have  its  operation 
Upon  thy  body,  clothes,  and  habitation. 

Anger  thinks  crime  justifiable. 

Each  pleasing  art  lends  softness  to  the  mind, 
And  with  our  studies  are  our  lives  refined. 


There  is  more  venom  than  truth  in  the  words 

of  envy, 


186      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Folly  and  Fear  are  sisters  twain, 

One  closing  her  eyes, 
The  other  peopling  the  dark  main 

With  spectral  lies. 

The  body  is  not  vile.    Men  make  it  so 
By  harboring  vices  in  its  tenement. 


Look  on  thisbeautiful  world,  and  read  the  truth 
In  her  fair  page ;  see,  every  season  brings 
New  change,  to  her,  of  everlasting  youth. 

To  do  good,  you  should  know  what  good  is. 

There  is  no  place  where  God  is  not, 
And  love  will  make,  where'er  it  be, 
A  holy  spot. 

The  study  of  Nature  can  inform 
The  mind  that  is  within  us,  can  impress 
With  quietness  and  beauty,  and  can  feed 
With  lofty  thoughts. 

A  slanderous  tongue  is  the  sign  of  a  bad  heart. 

The  greater  our  strength,  the  less  we  know 
of  the  power  of  misfortune. 

Creation  sprang  from  God's  necessity. 
God  never  woke,  because  he  never  slept. 
The  universe  is  ancient  as  himself— 
Without  beginning  and  without  an  end. 

How  formidable  is  he  who  has  no  fear  of  death ! 


An  envious  disposition  feeds  upon  itself. 

That  is  the  noblest  emulation  which  humanity 
prompts. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        187 

Faith  grows  forever  in  the  universe, 
With  the  eternal  progress  of  the  worlds, 
From  sphere  to  sphere  of  knowledge  and  of 
love. 


It  is  a  kingly  spirit  that  can  return  good 
deeds  for  reproaches. 

By  doing  nothing,  men  learn  to  do  ill. 

A  noble  spirit  finds  a  cure  for  injustice  in 
forgetting. 

Nature  is  blazing  with  the  light  of'thought, 
And  mind  effulgent  with  Divinity ; 
For  God  alike  through  mind  and  matter  wills, 
Works,  ultimates  himself  for  evermore. 

Love,  Wisdom.  Beauty— where  they  dwell 
In  man,  is  God's  fresh  miracle. 

As  roses  are  by  sunbeams  fed 

Till  their  pale  hearts  grow  crimson  red, 

God's  love  is  o'er  our  spirits  shed. 

The  simplest  truths  are  mightiest  in  their  force. 

The  less  a  mortal  desires,  the  less  he  needs. 

Mighty  rivers  may  easily  be  leaped  at  their 
source. 


No  intellectual  form 

Is  able  to  receive  the  Deity, 

Save  as  a  crystal  draws  the  solar  light. 

Any  one  can  hold  the  helm  when  the  sea  is 
calm. 


188      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Three  angel-spirits  walk  the  earth, 

Our  guides  where'er  we  go  ; 
And  where  their  gentle  footsteps  lead, 

There  is  no  human  woe  ; 
They  smile  upon  the  cradled  child— 

They  bless  the  heart  of  youth— 
And  aa;e  is  mellowed  by  the  touch 

Of  Friendship,  Love,  and  Truth. 

There  is  a  star  that  beams  on  earth, 

With  tender,  lovely  ray ; 
That  lights  the  path  of  generous  worth, 

And  speaks  a  brighter  day.    {Friendship.) 

There  is  a  tie,  a  golden  chain, 
That  binds  with  stronger  hand 

Than  iron  shackles  of  the  cell, 
Or  all  the  arts  of  man.    {Love.) 


There  is  a  gem,  a  pearl  of  worth 

As  lasting  as  the  skies  5 
More  precious  than  the  gems  of  earth, 

Its  splendor  never  dies.    {Truth.) 

Truth  is  a  heavenly  principle— a  light 

Whose  beams  will  always  guide  the  willing 

right ; 
A  fixed  star— a  glorious  central  sun. 


The  great  and  good  are  friends, 

And  he  is  but  half  great  who  is  not  good. 

We  live  in  deeds,  not  years ;  in  thoughts,  not 

breaths  5 
In  feelings,  not  in  figures  on  a  dial. 
We  should  count  time  by  heart-throbs.    He 

most  lives 
Who  thinks  most— feels  the  noblest— acts  the 

best. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        189 

God  writes  his  thoughts 

In  facts,  in  solid  orbs,  in  living  souls ; 

His  revelation  is  the  concrete  world. 


It  is  a  bad  cause  that  takes  refuge  in  the  lenity 
of  the  Judsre. 


Hard  to  bear  is  the  poverty  which  follows  a 
bad  use  of  riches. 


It  is  bad  management  when  we  suffer  for- 
tune to  be  our  guide. 

Supreme  power  may  be  lost  by  an  abuse  of 
power. 

Yesterday  should  be  the  teacher  of  to-day. 

Avoid  cupidity,  and  you  conquer  a  kingdom. 

Gold  is  tried  by  fire  ;  fortitude  by  affliction. 

Never  forget  a  favor  received ;  be  quick  to 
forget  a  favor  bestowed. 

The  bow  too  tensely  strung,  is  easily  broken. 

The  error  repeated,  is  a  fault. 

The  perfect  man  through  wisdom  draws 
The  secret  of  th'  eternal  laws. 


To  work,  to  work,  is  man's  divine  vocation ; 
All  work  is  worship,  holy  all  employ. 

Bitter  for  a  freeman  is  the  bondage  of  debt. 


A  true  benevolence  knows  the  reason  of  its 
gifts. 


190        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

It  is  well  to  moor  your  bark  with  two  anchors. 


Sin  is  a  name  for  excess. 


True  spirit-prayer,  like  the  glory  of  morning 
dew,  ascends  noiselessly. 

Fidelity  is  the  integrity  of  your  soul  to  itself 
—obedience  to  the  angel  of  God  within— to 
your  best  and  highest  attractions. 


He  that  hath  a  truth  and  keeps  it, 
Keeps  what  not  to  him  belongs ; 

But  performs  a  selfish  action, 
And  a  fellow-mortal  wrongs. 

When  you  fall  short  in  what  is  due  to  your- 
self, you  are  lacking  towards  your  friends. 

We  make  the  nearest  approaches  to  the  gods 
in  our  good  deeds. 

Is  true  freedom  but  to  break 
Fetters  for  our  own  dear  sake, 
And  with  leathern  hearts  forget 
That  we  owe  mankind  a  debt  ? 

Truth  needs  no  champions ;  in  the  infinite  deep 
Of  everlasting  soul  her  strength  abides. 


To  be  good  is  to  do  good. 

Upon  the  summit  of  each  mountain  thought 
Worship  thou  God  5  for  Deity  is  seen 
From  every  elevation  of  the  soul. 

The  decrees  of  God  are  the  eternal  laws  of 
his  vital  system,  written  upon  the  constitution 
of  man. 


BRIEF   UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        191 

Upward !  Onward  !  is  my  watchword, 
Though  the  winds  blow  good  or  ill — 

Though  the  sky  be  fair  or  stormy, 
This  shall  be  my  watchword  still. 

Order  is  Heaven's  first  law. 

God  scatters  love  on  every  side, 

Freely  among  his  children  all, 
And  always  hearts  are  lying  open  wide, 

Wherein  some  grains  may  fall. 


Fortune  masters  us  if  we  do  not  master  her. 


Human  reason  grows  rich  by  self-conquest. 

For  him   who  loves  labor,  there  is  always 
something  to  do. 

No  amount  of  «ain  satisfies  avarice. 


We  shape  ourselves,  our  joy  or  fear, 
Of  which  the  coming  life  "is  made, 

And  fill  our  future's  atmosphere 
With  sunshine  or  with  shade. 

True  religion  is  universal  Justice. 

We  live  not  to  ourselves— our  work  is  life. 


Kind  words  can  never  die. 

An  inglorious  life  is  the  next  thing  to  death. 

Even  when  the  wound  is  healed,  the  scar 
remains. 


A  prosperous  worthlessness  is  the  curse  of 
high  life. 


192        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

There  is  no  wind  but  soweth  seeds 

Of  a  more  true  and  open  life, 
Which  burst,  unlooked  for,  into  high-souled 
deeds, 

With  wayside  beauty  rife. 


A  kindness  should  be  received  in  the  spirit 
that  prompted  it. 


Avarice  is  the  source  of  its  own  sorrows. 


When  the  lion  is  dead,  even  puppies  can  bite 
him. 

If  you  cannot  become  a  harper,  become  a  piper. 

Labor  is  the  best  of  condiments  for  (youth's) 
food. 


That  mortal  needs  least  who  wishes  least. 

The  right  is  ever  beyond  the  reach  of  the 
wrong. 

Consult  your  conscience  rather  than  public 
opinion. 


What  happens  to  one  man,  may  happen  to  all. 

Let  every  moment  as  it  fliel; 
Eecord  thee  good,  as  well  as  wise ; 
Who  well  improves  life's  shortest  day, 
Will  not  regret  its  parting  ray. 

Nothing  is  lost  in  Nature ;  and  no  soul, 
Though  buried  in  the  center  of  all  sin, 
Is  lost  to  God. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOE  LESSONS.        193 

We  should  not  credit  the  utterances  of  an  an- 
gry spiriti 

Let  thy  life  be  a  song  of  praise. 


Confidence  is  the  only  bond  of  friendship. 


The  loss  of  a  friend  is  the  greatest  of  losses. 


The  plainer  the  table,  the  more  wholesome 
the  food. 


To  do  two  things  at  once,  is  to  do  neither. 


He  who  chases  two  hares  will  catch  neither. 


A  truly  noble  nature  cannot  be  insulted. 


Mind  cannot  mind  despise— it  is  itself. 


A  trifling  rumor  may  cause  a  great  calamity. 


Do  not  find  your  happiness  in  another's  sorrow. 


If  your  parent  is  just,  ret  ere  him ;  if  not, 
bear  with  him. 


4T 
Give  as  God  hath  given  thee, 
With  a  bounty  full  and  free ; 
Strong  of  hand,  and  strong  of  heart, 
Bear  thy  weaker  brother's  part. 

A  wise  man  rules  his  passions ;  a  fool  obeys 
them. 


194        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

Fear  ye  not  the  way  so  lonely, 

You  a  little  band  ? 
"No,  for  friends  unseen  are  near  us; 

Angels  round  us  stand." 

Tell  me,  Pilgrims,  what  ye  hope 

In  the  Summer-Land  ? 
"  0,  we  hope  to  meet  our  loved  ones — 

A  celestial  band." 

Will  you  let  me  journey  with  you, 

To  that  glorious  home  ? 
st  Yes,  we  give  you  joyous  welcome  : 

Come,  dear  Pilgrim,  come." 

With  time  and  industry  the  leaf  of  the  mul- 
berry tree  becomes  satin. 

Give  me  the  hand  that  is  warm,  kind,   and 

ready ;. 
Give  me  the  clasp  that  is  calm,  true,  and  steady ; 
Give  me  the  hand  that  will  never  deceive  me; 
Give  me  its  grasp  that  I  aye  may  believe  thee. 
Give  me  the  hand  that  is  true  as  a  brother ; 
Give  me    the   hand   that   has  wronged  not 

another  ; 
Soft  hand  or  hard  hand— it  matters  not  never  I 
Give  me  the  grasp  that  is  friendly  forever. 

The  precious  poetry  of  life  shall   gild  its 
leaden  cares. 


0  let  me  never  lightly  fling 
A  barb  of  woe  to  wound  another 

0  never  let  me  haste  to  bring 
The  cup  of  sorrow  to  a  brother. 


A  rough  diamond  is  better  than  polished 
paste. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        195 

'Tis  Godlike  to  awaken  joy, 

Or  sorrow's  influence  to  subdue  ; 
But  not  to  wound,  nor  to  annoy, 

Is  part  of  love's  sweet  lesson  too : 
Joy  winged  in  fairer  worlds  above, 

Shall  oft  descend  and  brighten  this 
When  all  man's  labor  is  to  love, 

And  all  his  thoughts,  a  brother's  bliss. 


To  the  resolute  man,  nothing  seems  impos- 
sible. 

Conscience  is  the  voice  of  God  in  the  soul. 
No  one  truly  obeying  this  voice  will  meet  with 
permanent  harm. 

Each  has  the  power  to  wound.    But  he 
Who  wounds  that  he  may  witness  pain, 

Has  learnt  no  law  of  charity, 
Which  ne'er  inflicts  in  vain. 

Said  the  Kose-bush,  "  I  blossom  with  plea- 
sure because  I  could  not  do  otherwise.  The 
sun  is  so  warm,  the  air  so  refreshing.  I  drank 
the  clear  dew  and  the  fortifying  rain.  A 
strength  came  to  me  from  the  earth,  a  strength 
came  from  above.  T  felLa  happiness  ever  new, 
ever  great,  and  therefore  I  must  blossom  ever. 
That  is  my  life  ;  I  cannot  do  otherwise.  Every- 
thing has  been  given  me,  and  I  should  give  the 
best  part  of  myself  to  others." 


The  utilities  of  the  world  will  take  care  of 
themselves  :  let  us  foster  the  beautiful,  be- 
cause, like  all  divine  attributes,  man  reaches 
it  through  striving,  and  is  made  better  by  its 
contemplation. 


196      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM, 

Little  drops  of  water,  little  grains  of  sand, 
Make  the  mighty  ocean,  and  the  beauteous 

land; 
And  the  little  moments,  humble  though  they  be, 
Make  the  mighty  ages  of  eternity. 

So  our  little  errors  lead  the  soul  away 
From  the  paths  of  virtue,  oft  in  sin  to  stray : 
Little  deeds  of  kindness,  little  words  of  love, 
Make  our  earth  an  Eden,  like  the  heaven 
above. 


Up  in  the  morning  early : 

Tis  Nature's  gayest  hour, 
While  pearls  of  dew  adorn  the  grass, 

And  fragrance  fills  the  air. 

Up  in  the  morning  early, 
And  we  will  bound  abroad, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  melody, 
And  raise  our  songs  to  God. 

0  let  us  walk  the  world  so  that  our  love 
Burn  like  a  blessed  beacon,  beautiful 
Upon  the  walls  of  life's  surrounding  dark ! 

Very  little  things  are  we  ; 
0  how  mild  we  all  should  be : 
Never  quarrel— never  fight, 
That  would  be  a  shocking  sight. 


Come  one,  come  all !  this  rock  shall  fly 
From  its  firm  base  as  soon  as  I. 


God  gives  us  nuts,  but  he  does  not  crack 
them  for  us. 

One  does  not  fall  when  one  does  not  think 
of  it. 


BBIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        197 

If  we  knew,  when  walking  thoughtless, 

Through  the  crowded,  dusty  way, 
That  some  pearl  of  wondrous  whiteness 

Close  beside  our  pathway  lay, 
We  would  pause  where  now  we  hasten — 

We  would  oftener  look  around, 
Lest  our  careless  feet  should  trample 

Some  rare  jewel  in  the  ground. 
If  we  knew,  while  pilgrims  here, 

The  good  that  might  be  done, 
We  would  find  in  every  mind 

Jewels  that  might  be  won. 


He  that  has  light  within  his  own  clear  breast, 
May  sit  in  the  center  and  enjoy  bright  day : 
But   he   that  hides   a   dark   soul,    and   foul 

thoughts, 
Benighted  walks  under  the  mid-day  sun. 

If  you  would  keep  your  friend,  honor  him 
when  present,  praise  him  when  absent,  and 
assist  him  in  necessity. 

Every  beautiful,  pure,  and  good  thought 
which  the  heart  holds,  is  an  angel  of  mercy, 
purifying  and  guarding  the  soul. 

Man  is  a  spirit,  and  the  spirit  is  the  man. 


There  lies  in  all  wrong  doing  a  germ  of  re- 
tribution that  will  punish  the  wrong  sooner  or 
later. 


All  are  needed  by  each  one ; 
Nothing  is  fair  or  good  alone. 


Be  thrifty  to  yourself  that  you  may  be  liberal 
towards  others. 


198      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Where  do  children  love  to  go, 
When  the  wintry  breezes  blow  ? 
What  is  it  attracts  them  so  ? 


Where  do  children  love  to  be, 
When  the  summer  birds  we  see, 
Warbling  praise  on  every  tree  ? 

Whatever  you  dislike  in  another,  take  care 
to  correct  in  yourself. 

Praise  too  dearly  loved  or  warmly  sought, 
Enfeebles  all  internal  strength  of  thought. 

Count  that  day  lost  whose  slow  descending 

sun 
Views  from  thy  hand  no  worthy  action  done. 

Of  all  the  griefs  that  harass  the  distressed, 
Sure  the  most  bitter  is  a  scornful  jest. 

Going  to  our  heavenly  home, 
Sinking  as  we  aro. 


God  is  with  me  every  day, 
When  I  work  and  wlien  I  play ; 
When  I  read  and  when  I  talk  ; 
When  I  run  and  when  I  walk  ; 


When  I  eat  and  when  I  drink  ; 
When  I  sit  and  only  think ; 
When  I  laugh  and  when  I  cry, 
God  is  ever,  ever  nigh. 


Scorn  is  for  devils ;  soft  compassion  lies 
In  angel  hearts,  and  beams  from  angel  eyes. 


We  should  employ  ourselves  with  our  near- 
est duty. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.        199 

Through  life's  crowded  highways  press- 
Never  fear ; 
Earnest  toil  insures  success- 
Persevere  ; 
Let  the  indolent  delay, 

Let  the  haughty-minded  frown ; 
Up  and  doing  by  the  way- 
Bear  the  cross  and  wear  the  crown — 
Persevere. 


Hopefully  through  dangers  stride : 

Never  fear  5 
Truth  will  be  a  noble  guide- 
Persevere. 
With  a  free  and  willing  hand, 

With  a  brave  and  cheerful  heart, 
With  the  true  and  toiling  stand, 
Striving  to  act  well  your  part : 
Persevere. 

With  a  high  and  holy  purpose, 
Doing  all  thou  hast  to  do  ; 

Seeking  ever  man's  upraising, 
With  the  highest  end  in  view. 


Undepressed  by  seeming  failure, 

Unelated  by  success ; 
Hights  attained  revealing  higher: 

Onward,  upward  ever  press. 


Slowly  moves  the  march  of  ages. 

Slowly  grows  the  forest  king ; 
Slowly  toperfection  cometh 

Every  great  and  glorious  thing. 

To  those  who  love  flowers,  they  are  a  source 
of  innocent  and  refined  enjoyment. 


200      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Broadest  streams  from  narrow  sources : 
Noblest  trees  from  little  seeds ; 

Mighty  ends  from  small  beginnings, 
From  lowly  promise  lofty  deeds. 

God  is  love ;  his  mercy  brightens 
All  the  paths  in  which  we  move  5 

Bliss  he  makes  and  woe  he  lightens, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

Sneers  are  ill-bred  and  uncharitable. 

Are  our  pure  affections  glowing 

Warm  and  bright  ? 
Are  our  souls  in  beauty  growing 
Full  of  light? 
Do  we  ever,  by  a  holy,  high  endeavor, 
Upward  look  and  downward  never  ? 

Do  we  always  to  another 

As  though  he 
Were  to  us  a  friend  and  brother? 
Humanly, 
Do  we  never,  by  a  willful  act,  dissever  N 
Friends  that  might  have  loved  forever  ? 


Hope  and  labor,  never  faint, 
Weak  misgivings  banish ; 
When  the  heart  is  strong  and  clear, 
Obstacles  will  vanish. 
Every  effort,  every  hour, 
Nerves  the  worker  with  new  power. 


Look  upon  life  as  a  glorious  whole, 
Changing  ever,  never  ending ; 

Look  upon  man  as  a  living  soul, 
God  and  nature  in  him  blending. 


BRIEF  UTTERANCES  FOR  LESSONS.       201 

Mysteries  -wondrous  and  grand  unfold, 
In  the  onward  march  of  ages : 

Slowly  and  surely  time  has  unrolled 
Truth's  illuminated  pages. 

Deeply  the  miners  will  delve  for  gold, 
Regal  wealth  to  us  revealing : 

Wisdom  has  precious  treasures  untold, 
Ignorance  is  now  concealing. 

Woe  to  every  kind  of  education  which  de- 
stroys the  means  of  obtaining  true  culture  and 
points  our  attention  to  the  end,  instead  of 
securing  our  happiness  on  the  way. 

Great  and  glorious  art  thou ! 
O  our  Father,  and  we  now 
Chant  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  thy  holy  truth  proclaim. 

May  our  hearts  be  ever  thine  : 
Fill  our  souls  with  love  divine ; 
We  would  daily  walk  with  thee, 
0  thou  great  Infinity. 

People  will  love  you  until  they  discover  your 


If  you  have  an  antioathy.  trvto  do  the  person 
some  kindness. 


202     childeen's  PEOGBESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


Questions  and  Answers. 


[Remabks.—  It  is  not  deemed  expedient  to  intro- 
duce a  text-book,  or  any  form  of  the  "Catechism," 
into  our  Children's  Progressive  Lyceums.  There  is 
much  hazard  in  the  method.  It  deprives  the  young 
spirit  of  its  naive  freedom,  and  is  a  harrier  to  the 
flow  of  Intuition  and  Thought.  The  following,  there- 
fore, should  be  received  by  Leaders  as  suggestions. 
In  the  first  stages  of  a  School,  perhaps,  it  may  be 
best  to  give  one  or  more  of  these  "Questions  and 
Answers  "  as  a  Lesson  :] 

Question.  What  is  the  highest  expression 
of  Filial  Love? 

Answer.  It  is  to  love  the  Father  with  all 
my  heart,  and  soul,  and  mind. 

Q.  What  is  the  most  unselfish  expression  of 
Fraternal  Love  ? 

A.  It  is  to  love  my  neighbor  as  I  love 
myself. 

Q.  What  do  you  believe? 

A.  I  believe  that  all  mankind  are  the  chil- 
dren of  God  and  Nature ;  that  discord  is  the 
cause  of  all  unhappiness;  that  harmony  is 
heaven;  that  there  is  no  death  to  the  soul  and 
spirit;  that  sins  are  not  forgiven,  but  out- 
grown through  repentance  and  a  righteous 
life. 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS. 


203 


Q.  Who  are  nearest  the  state  called 
Heaven  ? 

A.  They  who  have  healthy  bodies  and  har- 
monious minds. 

Q.  Who  shall  see  the  love  of  God? 

A.  The  pure  in  heart. 

Q.  Who  shall  obtain  love  and  mercy  ? 

A.  Tbe  loving  and  merciful. 

Q.  Who  are  called  the  children  of  God? 

A.  The  peace-makers,  and  those  who  do 
good. 

Q.  Who  shall  possess  the  blessed  peace  and 
rest  of  heaven? 

A.  They  who  continue   in 
through  all  degrees  of  persecution. 

Q.  What  is  the  light  of  the  world? 

A.  Eternal  Truth,  which  cannot  be  de- 
stroyed or  hid. 

Q.  What  are  the  most  beautiful  forms  of 
truth? 

A.  Good  works,  which  reveal  the  spirit  of 
the  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Q.  How  long  will  truth  continue  to  work  ? 

A.  Forever!  Heaven  and  earth  will  pass 
away,  but  one  jot  or  tittle  shall  not  pass  from 
the  spirit  of  Truth. 

Q.  Who  shall  be  called  "great"  in  the 
Summer-Land  ? 

A.  He  who  loves  truth  in  his  deepest  heart, 
and  exemplifies  it  in  all  his  relations  to  the 
world. 

Q.  Is  it  right  to  use  profane  language? 

A.  The  voice  of  the  highest  Purity  says: 


204        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

"Swear  not  at  all."  The  purest  spirits  use 
only  words  that  are  simple,  pure,  and  plain. 

Q.  Is  it  just  to  resist  evil  ? 

A.  It  is  not  right  to  contend  with  evil,  but 
rather,  to  go  over  or  away  from  it  toward  what 
is  good. 

Q.  Is  it  right  to  hate  your  enemies  ? 

A.  No.  The  impartial  Father  sendeth  rain 
on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust,  and  his  sun 
rises  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good — so  should 
we  love  our  enemies — doing  them  good,  and 
not  harm. 

Q.  Can  you  become  as  good  as  God  ? 

A.  I  am  instructed  by  the  Truth  to  be  per- 
fect, even  as  the  Father  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

Q.  Can  a  man  serve  two  masters  ? 

A.  No;  it  is  impossible  to  serve  both 
Truth  and  Error. 

Q.  What  should  you  first  seek  ? 

A.  I  should  seek  first  the  harmony  of  God 
and  his  righteousness;  then  all  that  is  good, 
true,  and  beautiful,  shall  be  added  unto  me. 

Q.  Is  it  right  to  judge  one's  neighbor  with- 
out evidence? 

A.  No.  All  prejudice  is  a  moral  misfor- 
tune— sometimes  it  is  a  crime — and  will  be 
succeeded  by  punishment  and  suffering. 

Q.  Who  shall  find  the  Truth  ? 

A.  They  who  sincerely  and  wisely  seek 
for  it. 

Q.  To  whom  shall  the  temple  of  Harmony 
be  opened? 

A.  To  those  who  lovinofV  knock  at  the 
door  of  Wisdom. 


QtJESflONS  AND  ANSWERS*  205 

Q.  What  is  the  chief  law  in  Progress? 

A.  Fraternal  Love :  Whatsoever  we  would 
that  our  neighbors  should  do  unto  us,  that  we 
Bhould  do  unto  them. 

Q.  Is  the  path  of  Wisdom  and  Justice  easy 
to  travel? 

A.  At  first  the  gate  is  very  strait,  and 
the  way  is  exceedingly  narrow,  but  the  path 
widens  and  becomes'beautiful  and  pleasant  as 
we  advance. 

Q.  What  is  sin  ? 

A.  Sin  is  a  name  for  excess— the  blunder 
of  man  in  his  development — a  ditch  into 
Which,  when  blinded  by  ignorance  or  passion, 
we  stumble  for  a  season. 

Q.  What  is  the  consequence? 

A.  We  become  full  of  its  pollutions*  The 
deeper  we  plunge,  the  more  polluted  ;  so  ex- 
ceedingly soiled  at  last,  we  dread  the  day- 
light. We  therefore  (mentally) go  into  "outer 
darkness" — shirking  the  sunlight  of  honest 
eyes  because  of  our  debasement. 

Q.  What  are  man's  highest  attractions  ? 

A.  Man's  best  and  highest  attractions  take 
their  rise  in  the  superior  parts  of  the  brain — 
the  wisdom-region— from  the  organs  of  Be- 
nevolence, Veneration,  Conscientiousness, 
Firmness,  Self-respect,  Hope,  Sublimity, 
Ideality,  and  Marvelousness. 

Q.  What  did  God  first  reveal  to  man  for 
the  rule  of  hi3  obedience  ? 

A.  God,  by  living  in  man's  life  from  the 
very   beginning,    revealed   to   his   wisdom- 


20S     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

faculties  this  law:  "  To  be  carnally-minded  is 
death;  to  be  spiritually-minded  is  life  and 
peace." 

Q.  How  did  God  reveal  this  law  ? 

A.  God  revealed  this  law,  first,  in  the  so- 
cial relations  subsisting  between  man  and 
man;  second,  in  the  "still  small  voice"  called 
Intuition;  third,  by  spirits  and  angels  who 
watch  lovingly  over  the  earth,  and  who  some- 
times speak  in  visions,  in  dreams,  and  through 
principles. 

Q.  What  is  the  sum  of  the  spiritual  com- 
mandments? 

A.  The  sum  of  the  spiritual  commandments 
is  to  do  good  and  harmonious  works,  for  the 
redemption  and  ennoblement  of  mankind. 
Works,  to  be  purely  ' '  good, "  must  be  wrought 
regardless  of  age,  sex,  complexion,  belief,  or 
reputation;  because  the  Human  Race  is  but 
One  Family — all  members  of  one  body — in 
which  there  is  neither  Jew  nor  Gentile,  Naza- 
rene  nor  Greek,  Ethiopian  nor  Anglo-Saxon. 

Q.  What  is  Beauty  ? 

A.  True  beauty  is  that,  without  or  within, 
which  yields  pleasure  and  awakens  gratitude. 

Q.  What  is  forbidden  by  the  law  of  Beauty? 

A.  The  law  of  Beauty  forbiddeth  all  physi- 
cal habits  which  impair  the  most  agreeable 
proportion  of  form  or  feature;  and,  especially, 
mental  dispositions  that  could  deface  the 
richer  Beauty  with  which  the  Father  hath 
adorned  the  inner  life.  In  deeds  and  in 
motives  untold  by  the  tongue — by  chisel  un- 


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carved,  by  poets  unsung— the  Beautiful  lives 
in  the  depths  of  the  souL 

Q.  What  is  meant  by  personal  righteous- 
ness? 

A.  By  personal  righteousness  is  meant  the 
doing  of  whatsoever  is  right  in  the  light  of 
your  own  moral  intuitions;  the  opposite  of 
that  which  you  believe  to  be  wrong. 

Q.  What  is  true  religion  ? 

A.  True  religion  is  universal  Justice — pre- 
dicating the  happiness  of  all  upon  the  har- 
mony of  each. 

Q.  What  are  the  sacraments  of  this  reli- 
gion? 

A.  The  sacraments  of  this  religion  are: 
First,  physical  cleanliness  and  interior  chasti- 
ty ;  second,  a  heart  full  of  devotional  love  to 
man  and  to  Deity;  third,  a  head  full  of  serene, 
strong,  steady  wisdom ;  fourth,  reverence  for 
the  marriage  relation ;  filth,  the  regeneration  of 
the  world  through  every  humanitarian  institu- 
tion which  promotes  brotherly  love,  justice, 
and  the  welfare  of  the  working  classes. 

Q.  What  is  theology? 

A.  Theology  is  an  intellectual  inquiry  con- 
cerning the  personality  and  government  of 
God.  (Modern  theology  is  ancient  my- 
thology gone  to  seed:  a  product  of  the  poets 
and  semi-philosophers  of  Egypt,  Greece,  and 
Rome. ) 

Q.  Should  little  children  practice  prayer? 

A.  Little  children  should  be  taught  that 
Father-God  is  a  spirit,  and  they  that  worship 
him  must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 


208        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Children  should  not  think  of  a  position  of  the 
body,  nor  of  words,  but  of  living  good  lives 
and  doing  good  for  goodness'  sake.  The  daily 
recollection  and  exercise  of  this  aspiration  is 
a  prayer  "in  spirit;"  while  resisting  tempta- 
tion, speaking  the  truth,  living  peacefully, 
washing  the  body,  learning  wisdom,  and  do- 
ing good  toward  other  children— this  is  a 
prayer  "in  truth;"  and  the  Father  seeketh 
such  to  worship  him, 

Q.  What  is  a  true  spirhVprayer? 

A.  A  true  spirit-prayer,  like  the  glory  of 
morning  dew,  ascends  noiselessly.  The  an- 
swer? that  comes,  welcome  as  the  fall  of  rain, 
when  the  soul  most  needs  nutrition. 

Q.  What  is  true  morality  ? 

A.  True  morality  is  the  living  out  of  one's 
own  ideas  and  sentiments  of  religion. 

Q.  Who  is  the  wisest  ? 

A.  He  is  the  wisest  man  who  comprehend- 
eth  the  boundaries  of  his  own  ignorance, 
and  does  something  every  day  to  destroy 
them. 

Q.  Who  is  the  greatest  philanthropist? 

A.  He  is  the  greatest  philanthropist  who 
does  good  from  the  love  of  good. 

Q.  Who  is  the  most  holy  and  the  freest  ? 

A.  He  is  the  most  holy  and  the  freest  who 
never  feels  or  acts  contrary  to  hi3  highest 
perception  of  Right. 

Q.  Who  is  the  best  neighbor  ? 

A.  He  is  the  best  neighbor  who  regulates 
his  private  affections  and  public  deeds  by  the 
principles  of  Justice  and  Love. 


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How  to  Bring  it. 

1.  In  tie  Morning  arise — resolved  to  do  nothing         f  i 
against,  but  every  thing  for  the  Kingdom  of       *,  jf* 
Heaven  on  Earth.  *f  " 

S.  Happiness  for  all  being  (he  object,  let  every 
action  during  the  Day  spring  from  such  well- 
rZl,  conceived  and  well-developed  thoughts  as  lead 
I  rj  to  it*  attainment, 
^y"  3.  In  the  Evening  retire — at  Peace  with  your- 
jta  self— at  Peace  with  the  divine  principles  of  I'ni- 
Jk  venal  Love  and  Wisdom. 


How  to  Do  it. 

1.  Be  instructed  by  the  Past,  and  by  all )  t  has 
brought  you. 

3.    Be  thankful  for  the  Present,  andforallita  y 

blcssin  gs. 

3.   Be  hopeful  for  the   Future,  and  for  all  it 
promises    to  bring  you. 

Observe  these   Rules,  and  the  Harmonies  and      (\ 
the  Angelsof  Father  God  will  be  with  you,  and 

'Peace  on  Earth  and  good  will  toward  Man' 
be  realized. 


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210      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Silyer-Cliain 

HECITATIONS. 


[The  chief  charm  of  these  Recitations  consists  in 
the  rapidly-recurring  alternations  in  the  pronuncia- 
tion, causing  the  children  to  fix  their  thoughts  on  the 
whole  sense  of  the  subject-matter,  so  that  they  will  be 
ready  to  recite  the  words  which  connect  with  what 
the  Conductor  has  just  spoken.  The  whole  Lyceum 
reads  one  line,  or  one  portion  of  the  sentence,  accord- 
ing to  the  sense  ;  then  the  Conductor  reads  the  next 
succeeding  words  ;  then  all  speak  the  next  line,  and 
then  remain  silent,  as  before,  till  the  Conductor  utters 
the  portion  that  follows,  and  so  on  to  the  end. 

Among  the  following  selections  of  prose  and  verse, 
will  be  found  Recitations  suitable  for  almost  every 
private  or  public  occasion.  They  are  instructive  and 
devotional,  and  are  as  appropriate  to  adults  as  to  the 
little  ones  of  the  home  or  Lyceum.  At  what  are  called 
funerals,  when  we  assemble  to  celebrate,  with  due 
solemnity,  the  birth  of  a  fellow-being  into  the  Sum- 
mer-Land—these  "Recitations"  are  most  appropri- 
ate and  touchingly  impressive.  Every  adult  member 
of  every  society  should  be  provided  with  this  Manual, 
so  that  at  funerals,  as  on  other  and  very  different  oc- 
casions, all  may  be  prepared  to  sing  or  recite,  as  the 
appointed  Speaker  or  Leader  may  request. 


SILVER-CHAIN   RECITATIONS. 


211 


The  following  passages  of  prose  and  poetry  are  sub- 
mitted as  examples  of  Silver  Chain  Recitations  :]* 

[No.  1.] 
INVOCATION. 

God  of  the  mountain ! 
God  of  the  storm  ! 
God  of  the  flowers  ! 
God  of  the  worm ! 
God  of  the  darkness ! 
God  of  the  sun  ! 
God  of  the  beautiful! 
God  of  each  one ! 
Breathe  on  our  spirits  thy  love  and 

thy  healing, 
Teach  us  content  with  thy  fatherly 
dealing — 
Teach  us  to  love  thee, 
To  love  one  another, 
Brother  his  Brother,  and  make  us 

all  free- 
Free  from  the  shackles  of  ancient 

tradition, 
Free  from  the  censure  of  man  for 

his  neighbor ; 
Help  us  each  one  to  fulfill  his  true 

mission, 
And  show  us  'tis  Godlike  to  labor! 


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Together  : 


*  The  children  of  the  Groups  are  taught  to  walk 
gracefully  through  several  healthful  and  instructive 
movements  called  "  The  Silver  Chain,"  "  The  Golden 
Chain,"  "The  Fountain's  Flow,"  "The  Diamond 
Crown,"  "The  Constellation,"  "The  Morning  Stars," 
"The  Dancing  Stream,"  &c,  &c.  ;  a  description  of 
which  is  reserved  for  a  future  edition  of  this  little 
volume,  when  many  important  details,  not  essential 
in  the  first  stages  of  this  new  organization  for  Youth, 
will  be  more  fully  set  forth. 


212       children's   PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  2.] 
GRATITUDE. 

Con.  Holy  Spirit  of  Wisdom  and  Love ! 

AIL  Our  Father  and  our  Mother  ! 

Con.  Infinite  Source  of  Perfection  and 
Power ! 

AIL  Beautiful  Fountain  of  Purity  and  Truth ! 

Con.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  sun  and  moon 
and  stars,  and  for  the  unfolded  heavens,  which 
declare  thy  omnipotence  and  glory  ! 

AIL  We  thank  Thee  for  trees,  for  birds,  for 
green  fields,  for  streams,  and  for  all  the  bles- 
sings of  home  and  childhood. 

Con.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  infinite  uni- 
verse, which  showeth  thy  wisdom,  goodness, 
and  power. 

All.  We  thank  Thee  for  these  human  hearts, 
for  the  watchful  love  of  parents,  for  the  tender 
Bympathy  of  friends,  for  the  golden  sunshine 
and  gladness  of  life,  and  for  the  sacred  presence 
of  the  ministering  angels. 

Con.  We  thank  Thee  for  all  things— past, 
present,  and  to  come. 

All.  And  unto  Thee  we  will  strive  to  be  an 
honor  and  a  glory,  forever  and  forever. 


[No.  3.] 

OUR  LORD  AND  OUR  SHEPHERD. 

Con.  0  holy  Truth !  Thou  art  our  Lord  and 
our  Shepherd. 

All.  It  maketh  us  free,  and  tranquil,  and 
strong. 

Con.  We  reverently  seek  Thee,  0  Truth !  For 
Thou  alone  art  our  God  ar»d  our  Savior. 


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All.  It  leadeth  us  from  evil,  and  showetli  us 
the  pleasant  paths  of  righteousness. 

Con.  Truth  is  our  Light,  our  Glory,  and  our 
Consolation. 

All.  It  giveth  us  strength  to  walk  through 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death. 

Con.  Truth  is  our  Father  and  our  best 
Friend. 

All.  It  filleth  our  hearts  with  holy  life,  and 
crowneth  our  life  with  immortality. 

Con.  Truth  is  our  Maker  and  our  Redeemer. 

AIL  It  feedeth  us  with  heavenly  love,  and 
giveth  wisdom  and  justice  to  all. 


[No.  4] 
FOUNTAIN  OF  DIVINE  LOVE,* 

Let  us  sing  the  praise  of  Love- 
Holy  Spirit  1  Heavenly  dove  ! 
Bringing,  on  its  blessed  wings, 
Life  "to  all  created  things. 
Wheresoe'erits  light  is~shed, 
Borrow  lifts  its  drooping  head, 
And  the  tears  of  grief  that  start, 
Turn  to  sunshine  in  the  heart. 

Love  divine  !  all  things  are  thine ; 

Every  creature  seeks  thy  shrine ! 

And  thy  boundless  blessings  fall 

With  an  equal  love  on  all. 

*  This  beautiful  original  song  was  given  by  inspira* 
tion,  March  26th,  1865.  It  was  dictated  by  Anna 
Cota  Wilson,  known  in  the  inner  life  by  the  pet  name 
"  Birdie,"  who  said  to  Miss  Doten  (by  whom  the  song 
was  spoken)  that  it  is  often  sung  by  children  in  the 
Summer-Land. 


214       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Let  us  sing  the  praise  of  Love, 
Everywhere— around,  above  5 
Watching  with  its  starry  eyes, 
From  the  blue  of  boundless  skies, 
Heeding  when  the  lowly  call, 
Mindful  of  a  sparrow's  fall, 
"Writing  on  the  flower-wreathed  sod, 
"God  is  love,  and  love  is  God." 

Love  divine  !  all  things  are  thine  j 
Every  creature  seekstliy  shrine  ! 
And  thy  boundless  blessings  fall 
With  an  equal  love  on  all. 

Let  us  sing  the  praise  of  Love — 
Fairest  of  all  things  above. 
How  its  blessed  sunshine  lies 
;  In  the  light  of  loving  eyes  ! 
And  when  words  are  all  too  weak, 
How  its  deeds  of  mercy  speak  ! 
They  who  learn  to  love  aright, 
Pass  from  darkness  into  light. 
Love  divine !  all  things  are  thine  5 
Every  creature  seeks  thy  shrine  ! 
And  thy  boundless  blessings  fall 
With  an  equal  love  on  all. 

Let  us  sing  the  praise  of  Love — 
Shepherd  of  the  lambs  above, 
Nothing  can  forbid,  that  we 
Come  in  trusting  love  to  Thee. 
Fold  us  closely  to  Thy  heart, 
Make  us  of  Thyself  a  part ; 
;  All  the  heaven  our  souls  have  known, 
We  have  found  in  Thee  alone. 

Love  divine  !  all  things  are  thine ; 

Every  creature  seeks  thy  shrine ! 

And  thy  boundless  blessings  fall 

With  an  equal  love  on  all. 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  215 

[NO.    5.] 
ANGEL  WATCHERS. 

When  the  evening  star  is  stealing 

Slowly  from  the  azure  sky ; 
And  each  lowly  little  flowret 

Softly  shoots  its  dewy  eye : 

When  each  little  bird  is  sleeping 

Sweetly  in  its  downy  nest ; 
And  no  sound  the  silence  breaking, 

E'er  intrudes  to  mar  its  rest : 

When  the  dew  is  slowly  falling 
On  each  leaf  and  folded  flower ; 

And  there  seems  a  holy  quiet 
In  the  stilly  twilight  hour : 

Then  it  is,  that  friends  departed 
Leave  their  happy  homes  above  j 

Then  it  is  they  come  to  cheer  us, 
Whispering  kindly  words  of  love. 

Then  we  seem  to  hear  them  saying, 
"Weep  not  for  the  loved  ones  flown  ; 

For  we  live  in  a  world  where  sorrow, 
Pain,  and  care,  are  forever  gone : 

"Where  unfading  flowers  are  blooming 
On  the  banks  of  crystal  streams : 

0,  it  is  a  world  of  beauty, 
Brighter  far  than  poet-dreams. 

"  Let  your  lives  be  pure  and  holy, 

Lend  to  all  a  helping  hand  : 
And  when  life  is  done,  you'll  join  us, 

In  the  happy  Summer-Land." 


216      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  6] 
A  TRUE  PRAYER. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come, 
Thy  will  be  done 
In  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day 
Our  daily  bread, 
And  forgive  us  our  debts, 
As  we  forgive  our  debtors  ; 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.    Amen. 


[No,  7.] 
ETERNAL  LIFE. 


There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 
A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found $ 

And  while  the  mold'ring  ashes  sleep 
Low  in  the  ground— 

The  soul,  of  origin  divine, 

God's  glorious  image  freed  from  clay, 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine 

A  star  of  day ! 

The  sun  is  but  a  spark  of  fire. 

A  transient  meteor  in  the  sky  j 
The  soul,  immortal  as  its  sire, 

Shall  never  die. 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  217 

[NO.  8.] 
BEYOND   DEATH'S  CLOUDY   PORTALS. 

Beyond  these  chilling  winds  and  gloomy  skies, 

Beyond  death's  cloudy  portal, 
There  is  a  land  where  beauty  never  dies, 

Where  love  becomes  immortal. 

A  land  whose  light  is  never  dimmed  by  shade, 

Whose  fields  are  ever  vernal ; 
Where  nothing  beautiful  can  ever  fade^ 

But  blooms  for  aye  eternal. 

We  may  not  know  how  sweet  its  balmy  air, 

How  bright  and  fair  its  flowers ; 
We  may  not  hear  the  songs  that  echo  there, 

Through  those  enchanted  bowers } 

The  city's  shining  towers  we  may  not  see 

With  our  dim  earthly  vision, 
For  death,  the  silent  warder,  keeps  the  key 

That  opes  the  gate  elysian  ; 

But  sometimes,  when  adown  the  western  sky 

A  fiery  sunset  lingers. 
Its  golden  gates  swing  inward  noiselessly, 

Unlocked  by  unseen  fingers. 

And  while  they  stand  a  moment  half  ajar, 

Gleams  from  the  inner  glory 
Stream  brightly  through  the  azure  vault  afar, 

And  half  reveal  the  story. 

0  land  unknown  !  0  land  of  love  divine  ! 

Father,  all-wise,  eternal ! 
Oh,  guide  these  wandering,  way-worn  feet  of 


mine 


Into  those  pastures  vernal. 


218        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM  . 

[No.  9.1 

A   THANKSGIVING. 

For  the  wealth  of  pathless  forests, 

Whereon  no  ax  may  fall ; 
For  the  winds  that  haunt  the  branches — 

The  birdlings'  timid  call ; 
For  the  red  leaves  dropped  like  rubies 

Upon  the  dark  green  sod— 
For  the  waving  of  the  forests, 

We  thank  thee,  oh,  our  God ! 

For  the  buds  that  throng  to  gladden 

The  toiler's  plodding  way ; 
For  the  bursting  of  fresh  roses 

With  every  new-born  day ; 
For  the  bare  twigs,  that  in  summer 

Bloom  like  the'prophet's  rod  ; 
For  the  blossoming  of  flowers, 

We  thank  thee,  oh,  our  God! 

For  the  sound  of  waters  gushing 

In  bubbling  beads  of  light : 
For  the  fleets  of  snow-white  lilies — 

Firm  anchors  out  of  sight ; 
For  the  reeds  among  the  eddies— 

The  crystal  on  the  clod ; 
For  the  flowing  of  the  rivers, 

We  thank  thee,  oh,  our  God ! 

For  the  lifting  up  of  mountains 

In  brightness  and  in  dread ; 
For  the  peaks  where  snow  and  sunshine 

Alone  have  dared  to  tread ; 
For  the  dark  of  silent  gorges 

Whence  giant  cedars  nod, 
For  the  majesty  of  mountains, 

We  thank  thee,  oh,  our  God  l 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  219 

For  an  eye  of  inward  seeing— 

A  soul  to  know  and  love  ; 
For  these  common  aspirations 

Which  our  high  heirship  prove  5 
For  the  tokens  of  thy  presence 

Within,  above,  abroad ; 
For  thine  own  great  gift  of  being, 

We  thank  thee,  oh,  our  God  I 


[No.  10.] 

INVOKING  THE  ANGELS. 
CONDUCTOB.  CHIL 

Angels  of  Light ! Angels  of  Love ! 

Angels  of  Goodness ! Angels  of  God ! 

Angels  of  Harmony  ! Angels  of  Heaven ! 

Angels  of  Progress ! Angels  of  Peace ! 

Angels  of  Music ! Angels  of  Mercy  ! 

Angels  of  Purity  ! Angels  of  Power ! 

Angels  of  Sadness  ! Angels  of  Joy ! 

Angels  of  Silence  ! Angels  of  Song ! 

Angels  of  Brightness ! Angels  of  Beauty ! 

Angels  of  Immensity ! Angels  of  Humanity ! 

0  come  !  from  your  realms  of  glory  supernal ; 
Come  !  with  love  from  fountains  eternal. 
Come  !  to  our  valleys  of  sorrow  and  gloom  ; 
Come  !  from  the  Lands  of  Summer  and  bloom. 
Bring  peace  on  earth  to  men  of  good  will ! 
Bringbeautiful  blessings  from  mountain  andrilll 
Flood  our  low  homes  with  love  and  with  light ! 
Speak  to  our  hearts  in  the  stillness  of  night ! 
Teach  us  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life  ! 
Lead  us  from  error,  from  anger,  and  strife ! 
Let  your  light  go  before  us  on  land  and  on  sea ! 
Let  your  love  encircle  us  where'er  we  be  ! 
Bless  us  and  help  us  to  rise  when  we  fall ! 
And  forever  we'll  thank  you  through  the  Fa- 
ther of  All! 


220      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  11.1 
HEAVENLY  BLESSINGS, 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit ; 

For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn ; 

For  they  shall  be  comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  ; 

For  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst 
after  righteousness ; 

For  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful ; 

For  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart 

For  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers ; 

For  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God, 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for 
righteousness'  sake ; 

For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 


[No,  12.1 

THE   REALITY   OF   LIFE. 

Life  is  real !  life  is  earnest ! 

And  the  grave  is  not  its  goal : 
l<  Dust  thou  art— to  dust  returnest"— 

Was  not  spoken  of  the  soul ! 

Not  enjoyment  and  not  sorrow 
Is  our  destined  end  and  way ; 

But  to  act  that  each  to-morrow 
Find  us  farther  than  to-day. 

Trust  no  Future— howe'er  pleasant ! 
Let  the  dead  Past  bury  its  dead ! 


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221 


Act— act  in  the  living  Present- 
Heart  within  and  God  o'erhead. 

Lives  of  true  men  all  remind  us 
We  can  make  our  lives  sublime, 

And,  departing,  leave  behind  us 
Footprints  on  the  sands  of  Time — 

Footprints  which,  perhaps,  another, 
Sailing  o'er  Life's  troubled  main — 

A  forlorn  and  shipwrecked  Brother- 
Seeing,  shall  take  heart  again. 

Let  us,  then,  be  up  and  doing, 

"With  a  heart  for  any  fate- 
Still  achieving,  still  pursuing, 
Learn  to  labor  and  to  wait. 


[No.  13.] 

JOURNEYING  TO  THE  SUMMER-LAND. 

We  are  journeying  on  together. 
We  are  joined,  both  heart  and  hand, 

We  are  passing  o'er  the  river 
To  our  much-loved  Summer-Land ; 

Where,  with  hearts  attuned  to  pleasure, 
We  shall  join  the  concert  band 

Of  our  Father's  own  dear  children, 
In  our  birth-right  Summer-Land. 

There  shall  sorrow  cease  forever, 

Pleasure  never  go  astrand ; 
But  in  peans  to  the  Savior 

Swell  throughout  the  Summer-Land. 

For  the  Savior  of  Progression 

Shall  illuminate  the^Soul, 
Filling  it  with  choicest  treasure, 

From  the  Soul  of  beauty's  goal. 


222      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Hath  heart  or  wisdom  taught  it, 
'Mid  ages  gene  before  ? 

Ah,  no  !  'twas  left  to  be  imparted 
By  echoes  from  the  shore 

Of  that  river,  pure  as  crystal, 
Sung  by  John  in  days  of  yore, 

Called  the  Summer-Land  of  beauty, 
Or  Eternity's  bright  shore. 


[No.  14.] 

FOOTSTEPS   OF  ANGELS. 

When  the  hours  of  day  are  numbered, 
And  the  voices  of  the  night 

Wake  the  better  soul  that  slumbered 
To  a  holy,  calm  delight ; 

Ere  the  evening  lamps  are  lighted, 
And,  like  phantoms  grim  and  tall, 

Shadows  from  the  fitful  firelight 
Dance  upon  the  parlor  wall ; 

Then  the  forms  of  the  departed 

Enter  at  the  open  door ; 
The  beloved  ones,  the  true-hearted, 

Come  to  visit  me  once  more. 

With  a  slow  and  noiseless  footstep 

Come  the  messengers  divine- 
Take  the  vacant  chair  beside  me, 
Lay  their  gentle  hands  in  mine ; 


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And  they  sit  and  gaze  upon  rne 
With  those  deep  and  tender  eyes, 

Like  the  stars,  so  still  and  saint-like, 
Looking  downward  from  the  skies. 

Uttered  not,  yet  comprehended, 
Is  the  spirit's  voiceless  prayer — 

Soft  rebukes,  in  blessings  ended, 
Breathing  from  their  lips  of  air. 


[No.  15.] 

GOD  IS    LOVE. 


Earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  flowers, 
Air,  with  all  its  beams  and  showers, 
Ocean's  infinite  expanse, 
Heaven's  resplendent  countenance  j 
All  around  and  all  above 
Hath  this  record— God  is  love. 

Sounds  among  the  vales  and  hills, 
In  the  woods  and  by  the  rills, 
Of  the  breeze  and  of  the  bird, 
By  the  gentle  murmur  stirred ; 
All  these  songs,  beneath,  above, 
Have  one  burden— God  is  love. 

All  the  hopes  and  fears  that  start 
From  the  fountain  of  the  heart  5 
All  the  quiet  bliss  that  lies 
In  our  human  sympathies ; 
These  are  voices  from  above, 
Sweetly  whispering,  God  is  love. 


224  children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  16.] 

THE  SOUL'S    BIRTHRIGHT. 

There  are  treasures  of  good  in  the  human  soul 
That  can  never  be  counted,  nor  sung,  nor  told  i 
The  lowliest  son  of  the  valley-sod 
An  image  bears  of  his  Father-God ; 
The  vilest  wretch  in  the  haunts  of  crime) 
The  howling  serf  in  a  despot's  clime— 
The  groaning  slave  on  a  southern  shore* 
Cursing  his  manacles  evermore-*- 
The  woman-heart  that  to  vice  hath  stooped, 
By  love  bewildered  and  treachery  duped, 
Lost  on  the  shoreless,  waveless  sea 
01  pitiless,  merciless  misery — 
The  sobbing  child  with  its  garments  torn* 
Its  feet  all  bloody,  and  cold,  and  worn— 
The  dungeon-martyr,  the  bondman's  friend* 
The  heroes  who  never  to  error  bend- 
All  these— all  these,  in  the  deep  soul  bear 
An  immortal  image,  pure  and  fair, 
Of  the  Parent  Soul,  of  the  Presence  grand, 
Whose  Home  is  the  Spirit's  Fatherland. 
Then  level  the  scepter  of  Pope  and  Priest* 
And  call  their  victims  to  Reason's  feast! 
Gather  the  beggars  wan  and  pale, 
Strengthen  the  hands  and  the  hearts  that  fail. 
Touch  the  electric  chain  of  love 
That  links  each  soul  to  its  home  above, 
And  pour  •'er  the  sea  of  human  feeling 
Joys  that  the  angels  are  revealing! 
Thus  will  the  changeless,  and  good,  and  true, 
Like  a  deathless  song  be  aroused  anew — 
And  Religion,  long  but  an  exiled  name, 
Joyfully  haste  to  the  world  again. 


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[NO.  17.] 
GOD  THE  UNIVERSAL  GOOD. 

See  through  the  air,  the  ocean,  and  the  earth, 
All  matter  quick,  and  bursting  into  birth. 
Above,  how  high  progressivelife  may  go  ! 
Around,  how  wide  !  how  deep  extend  below ! 
Vast  chain  of  being,  which  from  God  began, 
Natures  ethereal,  human,  angel,  man, 
Beast,  bird,  fish,  insect  which  no  eye  can  see, 
No  glass  can  reach— from  infinite  to  thee  : 
From  Nature's  chain  whatever  link  you  strike, 
Tenth   or  ten  thousandth,  breaks  the  chain. 

alike. 
All  are  but  parts  of  one  stupendous  whole, 
Whose  body  Nature  is,  and  God  the  soul  j 
That,  changed  through  all,  and  yet  in  all  the 

same, 
Great  in  the  earth  as  in  the  ethereal  frame  ; 
Warms  in  the  sun,  refreshes  in  the  breeze, 
Glows  in  the  stars,  and  blossoms  in  the  trees ; 
Lives  through  all  life,  extends   through  all 

extent, 
Spreads  undivided,  operates  unspent ; 
Breathes  in  our  soul,  informs  our  mortal  part, 
As  full,  as  perfect  in  a  hair  as  heart  ; 
As  full,  as  perfect  in  mankind  that  mourns 
As  the  rapt  seraph  that  adores  and  burns ; 
To  God,  no  high,  no  low,  no  great,  no  small ; 
He  fills,  he  bounds,  connects,  and  equals  all. 
Submit,  in  this  or  any  other  sphere, 
Secure  to  be  as  blest  as  thou  canst  bear  5 
Safe  in  the  hands  of  one  disposing  Power, 
Or  in  the  natal  or  the  mortal  hour. 
All  Nature  is  but  art,  unknown  to  thee  ; 
All  chance,  direction  which  thou  canst  not  see ; 
All  discord,  harmony  not  understood ; 
All  partial  evil,  universal  good, 
1j 


226      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  18.] 
THERE   IS   NO   DEATH. 

There's  no  such  thing  as  death 

To  those  who  think  aright ; 
Tis  but  the  racer  casting  off 

What  most  impedes  his  flight  j 
'Tis  but  one  little  act 

Life's  drama  must  contain— 
One  struggle,  keener  than  the  rest, 

And  then  an  end  to  pain. 

There's  no  such  thing  as  death — 

That  which  is  thus  miscalled 
Is  life  escaping  from  the  chains 

That  have  so  long  enthralled ; 
'Tis  a  once  hidden  star,  , 

Piercing  through  the  night, 
To  shine  in  gentle  radiance  forth 

Amid  its  kindred  light. 

There's  no  such  thing  as  death — 

In  Nature  nothing  dies ; 
From  each  sad  remnant  of  decay 

Some  forms  of  life  arise. 
The  faded  leaf  that  falls, 

All  sere  and  brown,  to  earth, 
Ere  long  will  mingle  with  the  shapes 

That  give  the  flowret  birth. 

There's  no  such  tiling  as  death ; 

'Tis  but  the  blossom  spray. 
Sinking  before  the  coming  Iruit  * 

That  seeks  the  summer's  ray ; 
Tis  but  the  bud  displaced, 

As  comes  the  perfect  flower  j 
'Tis  faith  exchanged  for  sight,  , 

And  weariness  for  power. 


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[NO.  19.1 
THE   SPIRIT   OF   BROTHERHOOD. 

Abou  Ben-Adhem— may  his  tribe  increase!— 
Awoke  one  night  from  a  sweet  dream  of  peace, 
And  saw,  within  the  moonlight  of  his  room, 
Making  it  rich,  and  like  a  lily  bloom, 
An  angel  writing  in  a  book  of  gold. 
Exceeding  peace  had  made  Ben-Adhem  bold, 
And  to  the  vision  in  the  room  he  said : 
"What  writest  thou?"    The  vision  raised  its 

head, 
And,  with  a  look  made  all  of  sweet  accord, 
Answered,  "The  names  of  those  who  love  the 

Lord." 
"And  is  mine  one  ?"  said  Abou.  "  Nay,  not  so," 
Replied  the  angel.    Abou  spoke  more  low, 
But  cheeriy  still,  and  said :  "  I  pray  thee,  then, 
Write  me  as  one  who  loves  his  fellow-men." 
The  angel  wrote  and  vanished.  Thenextnight 
It  came  again,  with  a  great  wakening  light, 
And  showed  the  names  which  love  of  God  had 

blest, 
And  lo !  Ben-Adhem's  name  led  all  the  rest 


[No.  20  ] 

GUARDIAN    ANGELS. 


Guardian  angels,  guardian  angels ! 

They  are  with  us  night  and  day, 
Dropping  flowers  of  love  the  brightest 

As  they  watch  us  on  our  way. 
In  our  sorrows,  in  our  troubles, 

They  with  care  around  us  throng, 
Ever  guarding  us  from  danger, 

Ever  shielding  us  from  wrong. 


228       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Guardian  angels,  guardian  angels ! 

Are  a  source  ot  comfort  here  ; 
They  prepare  our  every  blessing, 

Bring  us  all  we  hold  most  dear- 
Turn  aside  those  ills  and  trials 

Which  our  spirits  could  not  brook ; 
But  for  them,  we  all  should  stumble — 

Fall  at  every  step  we  took. 

Guardian  angels,  guardian  angels ! 

Still  your  benedtctions  pour ; 
On  our  hearts  the  joys  of  truth, 

The  light  of  virtue  ever  shower ; 
Teach  us  how  we  may  our  blessings 

Ever  cherish,  still  increase, 
And  graut  that  every  flower  we  pluck 

May  be  a  flower  of  love— of  peace- 
Guardian  angels ! 


[No.  21.] 

THY   WILL   BE   DONE. 

Father  of  all,  in  every  age, 

In  every  clime  adored, 
By  saint,  by  savage,  and  by  sage, 

Jehovah,  Jove^or  Lord ! 
What  blessings  thy  free  bounty  gives, 

Let  me  not  cast  away  ; 
For  God  is  paid  when  man  receives : 

To  enjoy  is  to  obey. 
If  I  am  light,  thy  grace  impart, 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay  ; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  teach  my  heart 

To  find  that  better  way'! 
Teach  me  to  feel  anothers  woe, 

To  hide  the  iault  I  see  ; 


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That  mercy  I  to  others  show, 
That  mercy  show  to  me. 

This  clay  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot ; 

All  else  beneath  the  sun 
Thou  know'st  if  best  bestowed  or  not, 

And  let  thy  will  be  clone. 
To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 

Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies, 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise, 

All  Nature's  incense  rise  ! 


[No.  22.] 
BENEATH   THE   STARS. 

In  the  holy  hush  of  even, 

When  the  clay  has  gone  to  rest, 
And  her  cares,  and  doubts,  and  trials 

Sleep  like  babes  upon  her  breast ; 
When  no  busy  strife  or  bustle 

The  sweet  dream-like  quiet  mars  ; 
Oh  what  fancies  flit  before  us 

As  we  sit  beneath  the  stars. 

Starry  jewels  flash  and  glitter 

In  the  night's  imperial  crown, 
Like  the  clear,  pure  eyes  of  angels 

Looking  coldly,  calmly  down ; 
And  the  flash  of  pearly  portals, 

And  the  gleam  of  golden  bars, 
Pass  before  us  in  our  musings 

As  we  gaze  upon  the  stars. 

Oh  had  we  the  mystic  vision 

Of  Chaldea's  seers  of  old, 
Who  in  all  the  stars  above  them 

The  fate  of  worlds  behold, 


CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE    LYCEUM. 

What  commotions  and  what  changes, 
What  wild  triumphs,  toils  and  wars, 

Might  we  read  in  silver  letters 
On  the  tablet  of  the  stars. 

When  the  soft  blue  sky  of  even 

Seems  an  inland  lake  of  rest, 
With  the  gleaming  snow-white  lilies 

Sleeping  on  its  peaceful  breast, 
Then  the  airy  hand  of  Fancy 

Pushes  back  the  golden  bars, 
Till  we  seem  to  see  the  glory 

Of  the  world  beyond  the  stars. 

Then  the  fleecy  cloudlets  flashing 

In  the  moonbeams'  pearly  rays, 
Seem  like  wandering  wings  of  angels 

Slowly  floating  through  the  haze  ; 
Or  like  straying  peris  drifting 

In  their  light,  aerial  cars, 
From  their  paradise  of  beauty 

In  the  land  beyond  the  stars. 

Starry  lamps  seem  watchfires,  lighted 

By  some  loved,  departed  hand, 
To  allure  our  wandering  footsteps 

To  the  distant  spirit-land. 
So  that,  looking  through  the  dimness 

That  the  earthly  vision  mars, 
We  may  bow  in  admiration 

Before  Him  who  made  the  stars. 


When  at  last  life's  toils  are  over, 

And  we  fold  our  hands  in  rest, 
As  day  folds  her  rosy  pinions 

In  the  chambers  of  the  West;  p 

When  its  mortal  band  no  longer 

The  freed  spirit's  light  debars,  j„ 

May  we  rise  to  dwell  forever 

In  the  world  beyond  the  stars. 


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[NO.   23.] 
THINGS   THAT   NEVER   DIE. 

The  pure,  the  bright,  the  beautiful, 

That  stirred  our  hearts  in  youth, 
The  impulse  to  a  wordless  prayer, 

The  dreams  of  love  and  truth ; 
The  longings  after  something  lost, 

The  spirit's  yearning  cry. 
The  strivings  after  better  hopes — 

These  things  can  never  die. 

The  timid  hand  stretched  out  to  aid 

A  brother  in  his  need, 
The  kindly  word  in  grief  s  dark  hour 

That  proves  a  friend  indeed — 
The  plea  for  mercy  softly  breathed, 

When  justice  threatens  high, 
The  sorrow  of  a  contrite  heart — 

These  things  can  never  die. 

The  memory  of  a  clasping  hand, 

The  pressure  of  a  kiss, 
And  all  the  trifles,  sweet  and  frail, 

That  make  up  love's  first  bliss ; 
If  with  a  firm,  unchanging  faith, 

And  holy  trust  on  high, 
These  hands  have  clasp'd,  these  lips  have  met— 

These  things  shall  never  die. 

The  cruel  and  the  bitter  word, 

That  wounded  as  it  fell ; 
The  chilling  want  of  sympathy 

We  feel,  but  never  tell ; 
The  hard  repulse,  that  chills  the  heart 

Whose  hopes  were  bounding  high, 
In  an  unfading  record  kept— 

These  things  shall  never  die. 


232     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

Let  nothing  pass— for  every  hand 

Must  find  some  work  to  do  ; 
Lose  not  a  chance  to  waken  love — 

Be  firm,  and  just,  and  true ; 
So  shall  a  light  that  cannot  fade 

Beam  on  thee  from  on  high, 
And  angel  voices  say  to  thee— 

These"  things  shall  never  die. 


[No.  24.] 
UNDYING   FRIENDSHIP. 

Wandering  o'er  the  cities  olden, 

Of  the  far-off  Eastern  shore, 
Where  the  bending  sky  is  golden 

Evermore, 
Ruined  castles  meet  the  vision, 
i    Broken  fanes  and  moldering  spires, 
Once  the  home— the  grand  elysian— 
Of  our  sires. 

Not  like  these  are  Friendship's  treasures ; 

Boundless  as  the  rushing  sea — 
Fadeless  as  the  golden  sunshine 

Circling  thee, 
Is  the  love  that  bursts  upon  us 

From  the  hearts  we  know  the  best— 
From  the  souls  that  ever  yield  us 
Soothing  rest. 

And  from  o'er  the  stormy  ocean, 
•    From  beyond  the  raging  sea, 
Which  with  shal  tered  bark  we  traverse 

Wearily, 
tCome  the  still  and  gentle  voices 
Of  the  loved  ones  gone  before, 
Telling  us  of  friendships  blighted 

Nevermore. 


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[NO.  25.] 
THE  IMMORTAL   POWER   OF    LOVE. 

As  within  the  sacred  portals, 

In  the  old  monastic  days, 
Swelled  the  anthem  of  tti'  immortals, 

u  Praise  to  God.  immortal  praise :" 
So  we  now  would  lift  the  anthem, 

Consecrate  our  joy  to  God — 
Not  because  we're  in  a  temple 

Like  to  those  that  saints  once  trod — 
But  because  our  souls  outgushing 

Form  a  dome  of  noble  thought, 
And  our  hope,  in  prayers  upstreaming, 

Rises  here  in  beauty  wrought. 
Though  these  walls  have  no  fare  pictures 

Painted  by  a  Michael, 
We  can  look  on  scenes  of  glory 

That  no  artist  can  reveal ; 
Though  no  saints  are  in  our  niches, 

Carved  from  blocks  of  faultless  stone, 
Yet  we  know  that  saints  are  with  us 

Helping  all  our  labors  on. 
All  the  pomp,  and  pride,  and  fashion, 

Priests  once  gave  to  church  and  fane  5 
But  we  give  to  "saints  immortal 

Wealth  that  loving  hearts  contain. 
They  once  thought  to  enter  heaven 

By  the  wafer  and  the  wine, 
But  we  seek  the  living  water, 

And  we  ask  for  bread  divine. 
Holy  spirits  !  ye  who  usher 

In  the  day  of  truth  and  love, 
Bring  us  gifts  from  off  the  altars 

Of  your  own  blest  spheres  above. 
Then  we'll  feel  the  fire  of  heaven 

Kindling  in  our  waiting  hearts, 


234      children's  progressive  lycetjm. 

And  we'll  know  our  God  is  with  us 

By  the  life  its  warmth  imparts  ; 
And  as  true  and  loving  brothers 

We  will  wage  a  noble  strife — 
Daily  met  in  one  great  temple 

Of  a  true  harmonious  life, 
'Mid  whose  high  and  fretted  arches 

We  may  hear  the  angels  sing, 
To  whose  fair  and  unstained  altars 

We  may  every  purpose  bring. 
Thus  the  temple  shall  be  builded, 

Reaching  to  the  heavens  above : 
Consecrate  to  God  the  Father, 

Because  built  of  human  love. 


[No.  26.] 
ANOTHER   HAPPY   YEAR. 

Thanks  to  our  heavenly  Father ! 

Though  angels  tune  his  praist, 
He  will  permit  his  children 

Their  humbler  song  to  raise. 
Thanks  to  our  heavenly  Father ! 

Whose  love  protects  us  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  to  welcome 

Another  happy  year. 

For  all  the  years  departed, 

For  all  the  years  to  come, 
For  all  the  thousand  blessings 

That  crown  our  happy  home, 
For  all  our  loving  kindred, 

For  all  the  friends  we  claim 
We  thank  our  heavenly  Father, 

And  bless  his  holy  name ! 


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[SO.   27.] 
ANGELS   DRAW   THE   VAIL. 

The  sunrise  angels  draw  the  vail 

That  hid  the  heavens  from  sight ; 
The  armies  of  the  skies  prevail, 

For  God  speeds  on  the  right. 
Earth  hears  the  mighty  voice  of  God, 

And  from  its  night  upsprings ; 
And  love  and  wisdom  fly  abroad 

With  morning  on  their  wings. 
The  fetters  break— the  shackles  fall ; 

The  bars  of  death  are  riven  : 
Sweet  hope  and  mercy  comfort  all, 

And  earth  communes  with  heaven. 
Then  let  us  greet  the  angel  throngs, 

And  own  dear  heaven's  control ; 
And  celebrate,  with  holy  songs, 

The  Sabbath  of  the  soul. 
The  morning  bells  of  Paradise 

Chime  to  our  hearts'  delight ; 
We  hear  the  voices  of  the  skies, 

The  melodies  of  light. 
We  see  the  white  cathedral  spires, 

Upbuilt  in  heaven  above  ; 
We  hear  the  saintly  angel  choirs 

Chant  matin  hymns  of  love. 
'Tis  sunrise  in  the  Morning-Land, 

And  with  our  inner  sight, 
We  see  the  white-robed  spirit-band 

Aglow  with  glorious  light. 
Above  the  fading  sunset  gold 

Celestial  spheres  outshine ; 
Come,  holy  spirits,  come,  and  fold 

Our  longing  souls  in  thine. 
With  kindled  heart  and  quickened  mind 

The  angel-world  we  see  ; 
And  oh,  our  spirits  seek  to  find 

Eternal  life  with  thee. 


236     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
[No.  28.1 

NATURE'S  TEACHINGS. 

There's  learning,  pleasant  learning, 

In  Nature's  ample  book  ; 
Its  leaves  are  wide  unfolded, 

For  all  who  care  to  look. 
And  there  are  gentle  lessons, 

In  Summer's  blooming  walks ; 
And  wisdom  in  each  little  flower, 

Though  silently  it  talks. 

There's  music,  joyous  music, 

In  Spring  birds'  caroled  lay, 
As  through  the  fields  of  ether  blue 

Their  bright  forms  soar  away. 
There's  grandeur,  solemn  grandeur, 

In  storm-clouds'  airy  sweep, 
That  move  in  sullen  majesty, 

Above  the  heaving  deep. 

And  there  are  holy  teachings 

In  evening's  quiet  hour, 
When  stars  are  brightly  peeping 

From  out  their  heavenly  bower. 
There's  beauty,  glowing  beauty, 

In  morning  tints  so  bright, 
While  o'er  the  waking  earth  is  poured, 

A  flood  of  golden  light. 

In  all  the  world  of  beauty, 

Spread  out  before  our  sight, 
Bright  lessons  wisdom  has  engraved, 

In  characters  of  light. 
0  Nature,  bounteous  Nature, 

Thine  Author  dwells  above ; 
Thy  teachings  are  of  heavenly  truth, 

Thy  motto— "  God  is  love." 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  237 

[No   29.] 
HYMN    OF  THE   ANGELS. 

O  Sacred  Presence !    Life  Diyine ! 
"We  rear  for  thee  no  gilded  shrine  ; 
Unfashioned  by  the  hand  of  Art, 
Thy  temple  is  the  childlike  heart. 
No'tearful  eye,  no  bended  knee, 
No  servile  speech  we  bring  to  Thee  ; 
For  Thy  great  love  tunes  every  voice, 
And  makes  each  trusting  soul  rejoice. 

We  will  not  mock  Thy  holy  name 
With  titles  high,  of  empty* fame, 
For  Thou,  with  all  Thy  works  and  ways, 
Art  far  beyond  our  feeble  praise  5 
But,  freely  as  the  birds  that  sing, 
The  soul's  spontaneous  gift  we  bring ; 
And,  like  the  fragrance'of  the  flowers, 
We  consecrate  to  Thee  our  powers. 

All  souls  in  circling  orbits  run 
Around  Thee,  as  their  central  sun  j 
And,  as  the  planets  roll  and  burn, 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  light  we  turn. 
Nor  Life,  nor  Death,  nor  Time,  nor  Space, 
Shall  rob  us  of  our  name  or  place ; 
But  we  shall  love  Thee,  and  adore 
Through  endless  ages,  evermore ! 


[No.  30.1 

A    LITTLE   WORD. 


A  little  word  in  love  expressed, 

A  motion  or  a  tear, 
Has  often  healed  a  heart  depressed, 

And  made  a  friend  sincere. 


238      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

A  word,  a  look,  has  crushed  to  earth 

Full  many  a  budding  flower, 
Which,  had  a  smile  but  owned  its  birth, 

Would  blegs  life's  darkest  hour. 

Then  deem  it  not  an  idle  thing, 

A  pleasant  word  to  speak  ; 
The  face  you  wear,  the  thoughts  you  bring, 

A  heart  may  heal  or  break. 


[No.  31] 

INVOCATION   TO   SCIENCE. 

Fair  science,  bright,  from  realms  of  light, 

We  yield  thee  homage  ever  • 
We're  gathered  here— a  band  sincere, 

To  ask  thy  smiles  forever  j 
Oh  I  haste  the  day,  when  thy  blest  sway, 

To  this  wide  earth  is  given, 
And  light  shall  shine  around  thy  shrine, 

Like  beams  from  smiling  heaven. 

We've  joined  to  raise  for  ardent  gaze 

The  vail  that  hides  thy  glory ; 
And  joyous  pore  o'er  ancient  lore, 

And  famed  heroic  story. 
We've  sought  to  trace  through  endless  space 

The  path  of  worlds,  bright  gleaming ; 
And  hand  in  hand  thy  pages  scanned, 

Where  heavenly  truth  is  beaming. 

And  now  we'll  bear  thy  mandates  fair3 

To  youth  that  cluster  round  us  ; 
And  ever  raise  glad  notes  of  praise 

For  blessings  that  surround  us. 
Oh !  haste  the  day  when  thy  blest  sway 

To  this  wide  earth  is  given  ; 
And  light  shall  shine  around  thy  shrine, 

Like  beams  from  smiling  Heaven. 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  239 

{No.  32.3 

LIFE'S   GOLDEN    HOURS. 

Life's  a  round  of  golden  hours- 
Let  the  bright  sand  run  ; 

Gather  the  bloom  of  the  early  flowers 
Ere  the  day  be  done-: 

"Weave  thy  garland  fresh  with  roses — 
Let  the  red  leaves  cast 

O'er  the  bower  where  Love  reposes 
Fragrance  to  the  last. 

Life's  a  stream  where  all  must  lave- 
Would'st  thou  dip  so  deep  ? 

Jewels  lie  beneath  the  wave- 
Soon  we  sink  to  sleep. 

Freight  thy  bark  with  joy  and  pleasure ; 
Let  the  rude  winds  play  : 

Hope's  sweet  breath  shall  waft  the  treasure 
O'er  the  trackless  way. 

Life's  a  dream  whose  outward  seeming 

Yields  a  smile  or  sigh ; 
He  who  looks  for  hidden  meaning, 

Nothing  learns  but— all  must  die ! 
Standing  then  upon  the  portal, 

Truth,  the  guiding  star, 
Whispering  of  a  soul  immortal, 

Points  to  worlds  afar. 


[No.  33.3 

HEART  AND   HOME. 


Home's  not  merely  four  square  walls, 
Though  with  pictures  hung  and  gilded ; 

Home  is  where  affection  calls, 
Filled  with  shrines  the  world  has  builded! 


240        CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

Home !— go  watch  the  faithful  dove 
Sailing  'neath  the  heavens  above  us — 

Home  is  where  there's  one  to  love, 
Home  is  where  there's  one  to  love  us  ! 

Home's  not  merely  roof  and  room- 
It  needs  something  to  endear  it ; 

Home  is  where  the  heart  can  bloom, 
Where  there's  some  kind  lip  to  cheer  it  I 

What  is  home  with  none  to  meet, 
None  to  welcome,  none  to  greet  us  ? 

Home  is  sweet,  and  only  sweet, 
When  there's  one  we  love,  to  meet  us  t 


[No.  34.] 

THE   VOICE   OF    MUSIC. 

Sweet  music  cheers  the  spirit, 
And  joy  speaks  out  in  song  ; 

It  gives  the  timid  courage, 
it  makes  the  feeble  strong. 

It  soothes  the  anxious  bosom, 
It  brings  the  weary  rest ; 

Disarms  the  base  and  evil, 
And  better  makes  the  best. 

The  elements  speak  music 

In  every  leafy  grove  ; 
And  all  the  birds,  in  music, 

Are  telling  forth  their  love. 

To  us  who  here  are  singing, 
Have  human  minds  been  given  ; 

And  we  should  feel  that  music 
Is  but  a  voice  from  Heaven.. 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS.  241 

[NO.  35.] 
THE   HOLINESS    OF    LOVE. 

Almighty  Love !  we  acknowledge  thee  to  be 
the  Lord  our  God,  the  everlasting  Father  and 
Mother  of  all. 

In  thee  all  live,  and  move,  and  have  their 
being. 

To  thee  all  spirits  and  angels  bow  and  cling, 
with  an  immortal  attraction. 
,  Thou,  0  Love  divine !  dwellest  in  the  ever- 
lasting life  of  our  heaits ;  not  with  our  lips 
only,  but  in  our  lives,  we  would  honor  and  glo- 
rify thee. 

In  thee  we  seek  for  the  Holy  Mother  of 
Wisdom ;  in  thee  we  behold  the  true  Christ ; 
and  in  thee  we  find  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Fa- 
ther everlasting. 

The  virgin  mother  of  Wisdom  is  virtue ;  the 
true  Christ  is  love  to  God  and  love  to  man ; 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  is  the  sacred  presence  of 
Truth  in  the  heart. 

We  therefore  pray  to  thee,  0  divine  Love ! 
and  would  beseech  thee  to  give  us  grace,  and 
beauty,  and  holiness,  and  virtue,  and  gentle- 
ness, so  that  we  may  exemplify  thy  Spirit,  and 
walk  in  righteousness  all  our  days. 

Make  us  tender,  and  trustful,  and  kind  al- 
ways, one  to  another  5  and  save  us,  and  save 
all,  from  breaking  thy  commandments. 

0  Holy  Love  !  our  Father  and  our  Mother- 
let  the  heavens  and  the  earth  manifest  thy 
infinite  tenderness,  so  that  the  kingdom  of 
God  and  his  will  may  be  unfolded  and  realized 
on  earth. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall 
see  God. 

16 


242      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  36.] 

THE   GLORY  OF   GOD. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  his  handiwork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech, 

And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  where  their 
voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 
and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.        » 

The  Lord  reigneth  with  honor  and  majesty. 

He  spreadeth  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

He  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the 
waters. 

He  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot. 

He  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  maketh  his  angels  spirits. 

And  I,  John,  beheld,  and  I  heard  the  voice 
of  many  angels. 

And  the  number  of  them  was  ten  thousand 
times  ten  thousand,  and  thousands  of  thou- 
sands. 


[No.  37.]  1 
WAIT!  MY   LITTLE  ONE,  WAIT! 

*'Wait,  my  little  one,  wait! 

When  you  get  to  the  beautiful  Land : 
Tarry  a  little,  my  darling, 

Ere  you  join  the  heavenly  band  : 
Stand  close  to  the  shining  gates  of  pearl, 

Look  out  on  the  narrow  way ; 
For  I  want  the  first  glance  of  heaven-born- 
sight 

On  my  little  one  to  stray. 


SILVER-CHAIN  RECITATIONS. 


243 


Wait !  my  little  one,  wait ! 

When  you  reach  the  courts  above, 
Look  down  with  the  light  of  thy  beautiful  eyes 

On  those  that  you  used  to  love. 
Whisper  sweet  dreams  in  our  earthly  ears 

When  we  lie  down  to  sleep  5 
Paint  bright  pictures  before  our  eyes 

When  we  awaken  to  weep.    • 

Wait !  my  little  one,  wait ! 

When  you  reach  the  celestial  strand  ; 
For  the  rest  of  us  will  be  toiling  up 

To  the  bights  of  the  Summer-Land ; 
For  the  years  that  fall  like  molten  lead 

On  the  hearts  this  side  of  the  sea, 
Will  pass  like  the  light  of  a  beautiful  dream, 

My  little  one,  o'er  thee." 


244      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS 

FOE 

PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUMS  AND  SOCIETIES? 


Singing  is  a  spiritual  exercise — an  element  of 
heavenly  worship — and  our  aim  should  be  to  unfold 
its  true  spirit  and  highest  perfection.  Our  highest 
faculties  are  called  into  exercise  by  musical  har- 
monies ;  and  singing,  with  instrumental  music  as  an 
accompaniment,  is  a  medium  by  which  many  of  our 
noblest  sentiments  and  holiest  aspirations  find  truest 
expression. 

The  beautiful  songs  and  truthful  hymns  embodied 
in  this  little  work,  have  been  written  and  selected 
with  special  reference  to  the  imm  ediate  wants  of  the 
different  Lyceums.  It  was  not  deemed  appropriate 
to  make  an  effort  to  supply  both  music  and  poetry  in 
a  Manual  so  limited  as  this  ;  but  it  is  hoped  that 
some  competent  mind  will  undertake  the  important 
and  necessary  work  at  no  distant;  day.  "A  Manual 
of  Music  and  Songs  for  Children's  Lyceums  and 
Progressive  Societies,"  will  soon  be  the  demand  of 
the  country.  And  to  provide  for  that  want,  it  is  now 
suggested  that,  when  there  shall  be  instituted  forty 
or  more  Lyceums,  a  Committee  on  Music  be  appointed 
by  them,  to  whom  shall  be  submitted  all  poetry  for 
songs  and  hymns,  and  all  such  tunes  or  music,  whether 
original  or  selected,  as  may  be  offered  for  the  pur- 
pose.  If  this  Committee  be  chosen  by  vote  of  the  ma- 
jority of  Officers  and  Leaders  in  all  the  Lyceums, 
they  may  not  only  compile  and  authorize  a  book  with 
the  words  and  tunes  on  the  same  page ;  but  they 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  245 

may  also  fix  the  amount  of  compensation  to  be  paid 
to  authors  who  may  contribute  to  such  a  publication. 
This  plan  is  hinted  at  merely,  because  it  is  not  proba- 
te that  an  individual  taste,  or  a  compilation  of  poetry 
and  tunes  by  one  mind,  could  meet  with  a  universal 
acceptance,  unless  such  individual  be  first  chosen  and 
appointed  by  the  different  Lyceums  and  Societies 
most  interested.  For  the  sake  of  compactness,  the 
four  parts  might  be  written  on  two  staves,  and  in  fact 
a  new  and  improved  system  of  notation  might  be 
adopted,  making  a  kind  of  Phonetic  brevity  in  the 
writing  and  learning  of  music. 

If  it  be  accepted  as  self-evident  that  devotional 
singing  is  a  part  of  the  individual  soul's  spiritual 
exercise,  it  follows  that  the  custom  of  surrendering 
to  a  select  few,  called  a  choir,  the  privilege  of  singing 
at  public  meetings,  is  practically  depriving  a  multi- 
tude of  the  right  of  giving  musical  expression  to  their 
highest  feelings,  and  therefore  the  friends  of  Pro- 
gress should  henceforth  abolish  the  custom,  as  sub- 
versive of  the  sacred  privileges  and  purposes  of  pure 
and  harmonious  song.  A  choir,  composed  of  four 
voices,  a  quartette  well-harmonized,  is  essential  as 
the  basis  of  congregational  singing.  Let  every  mem- 
ber of  a  progressive  Lyceum,  as  well  as  of  every 
spiritualistic  congregation,  provide  himself  and  her- 
self with  the  songs  and  hymns  sung  by  the  choir. 
(Of  course,  for  congregational  purposes,  tunes  of 
extreme  intervals  or  complicated  construction  would 
be  wholly  out  of  place. )  The  choir  can  rapidly  drill 
a  multitude  to  sing  very  acceptably  on  the  Silver- 
Chain  principle.  The  air  may  be  sung  by  a  clear- 
voiced  solo  singer,  and  the  whole  congregation  can 
come  in  on  the  chorus;  or  the  choir  may  sing  the 
first  line,  and  the  people  can  respond  on  the  second, 
and  so  on,  alternately,  until  the  song  or  hymn  ie 


246  children's  progressive  Lyceum. 

completed.  The  effect  is  remarkably  impressive, 
harmonizing,  and  tranquilizing ;  and  it  is  hoped  ear- 
nestly that  the  method  will  not  be  long  neglected. 

In  this  Manual  will  be  found  hymns  and  songs 
adapted  to  almost  every  occasion  that  may  arise— for 
the  home  circle,  for  public  festivals,  for  patriotic  occa- 
sions, for  anniversaries,  for  pic-ncis  and  excursions, 
for  religious  singing  by  congregations,  and  for  funer- 
als. Our  regret  is  that  the  variety  must  be  limited. 
Songs  and  hymns,  not  set  to  familiar  tunes,  may  be 
sung  to  tunes  published  in  the  "Psalms  of  Life," 
"  The  Athenseum  Collection,"  "  Sabbath-School  Bell," 
"Band  of  Hope,"  either  of  which  may  be  obtained 
at  music  stores  in  almost  every  city.  The  Musical 
Directors  of  the  different  Lyceums  have  written  new 
music  to  many  pieces  in  this  collection.  (By  ad- 
dressing the  Conductors  of  Lyceums,  some  know- 
ledge of  the  new  songs  and  new  tunes  may  be  ob- 
tained.) 

Much  of  the  poetry  in  this  department  is  appropri- 
ate for  "  Silver-Chain  Recitations" — so  also  may  many 
good  songs  and  hymns  be  found  in  the  Silver-Chain 
department.  The  Musical  Director  should  have 
suitable  opportunities  for  meeting  with  the  Children 
for  purposes  of  rehearsals.  The  importance  of  music- 
al knowledge  cannot  be  exaggerated.  A  human  soul 
should  be  able  to  sing  "  yjith  the  understanding, "  as 
well  as  "with  the  spirit,"  and  Childhood  is  the  time 
to  plant  the  germs  of  musical  knowledge,  the  time 
to  awaken  a  sincere  love  and  respect  for  the  songs 
and  hymns  of  progress. 

The  best  singers  in  the  Groups  may  be  separated 
from  the  indifferent  ones,  and  drilled  for  public  ex- 
hibitions. By  practicing  and  perfecting  a  few  girls 
and  boys,  selected  from  the  different  Groups,  their 
voices  will  become  acquainted  and  blended  with  each 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  247 

other,  and  thus  harmonized.  This  will  be  an  encour- 
agement to  others,  and  the  result  will  be  the  advance- 
ment and  happiness  of  the  whole  school. 

The  finest  music,  both  vocal  and  instrumental, 
should  flow  from  the  happy  Children  in  our  Pro- 
gressive Lyceums.  Let  music  be  awakened  in  every 
family  circle.  It  hath  a  heavenly  significance  and  a 
value  that  cannot  perish.  In  the  home,  in  the  Lyce- 
um, and  on  public  occasions,  let  music  be  prominent 
and  abundant.  It  is  at  once  an  emotional  luxury  and 
the  interpreter  of  the  heart's  holiest  aspirations. 


[No.  1.] 

Mt  <fM.g  tut  WDtltvmt. 

[Tune:  "  Marching  Along."] 

The  children  are  gathering  from  far  and  from 

near, 
The  angels  of  Eden  are  journeying  here, 
The  arches  resound  with  their  welcoming  song, 
We'll  join  in  the  anthem  and  be  marchingalong. 
Chorus :  Marching  along, 
Marching  along, 
"We'll  join  in  the  anthem  and  be  marching  along; 
The  arches  resound  with  their  welcoming  song, 
Then  join  in  the  anthem  and  be  marching  along. 

The  loved  are  before  us  in  gentle  array,  • 
In  wisdom  they  guide  us  from  day  unto  day ; 
To  battle  with  error  by  precept  and  song, 
We'll  gird  on  our  armor  and  be  marching  along. 
Chorus :  Marching  along,  &c. 


248    children's  progressive  lyceum. 

From  searching  for  Truth,  we  will  never  turn 

back, 
To  the  mountain's  far  hight  we  will  follow  the 

track  j 
With  hand  joined  in  hand,  and  with  step  firm 

and  strong, 
We  will  strike  for  the  Eight  and  be  marching 

along. 

Chorus :  Marching  along,  &c. 

We  know  that  the  joy  of  the  bright  Summer- 
Land 

Will  crown  all  the  toil  of  our  truth-loving  band  ; 

The  beauty  and  bliss  of  the  angelic  throng 

We'll  hail  with  rejoicing  and  be   marching 
along. 

Chorus :  Marching  along,  &c. 


[No.  2.] 

[Tone  :  "  Onward,  Onward,  Band  Victorious.^ 

Onward,  onward !  band  victorious, 

Rear  the  Lyceum  banner  high  5 
Thus  far  lias  your  course  been  glorious, 

Now  your  clay  of  triumph's  nigh. 
Vice  and  error  flee  before  you, 

As  the  darkness  flies  the  sun ; 
Onward,  vict'ry  hovers  o'er  you— 

Soon  the  battle  will  be  won ! 
Yes,  yes !  onward,  vici'ry  hovers  o'er  you  ; 
Soon  the  battle  will  be  won ! 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  249 

Onward,  onward !  sonars  and  praises 

King  to  heaven's  topmost  arch, 
Wheresoe'er  your  standard  rises, 

And  your  conquering  legions  march  ! 
Gird  the  Lyceum  armor  on  you : 

Look  for  Guidance  from  above ; 
God  and  angels  smile  upon  you — 

Hasten  to  your  work  of  love  ! 
Yes,  yes !  God  and  angels  smile  upon  you  ; 
Hasten  to  your  work  of  love  ! 

To  the  erring  and  the  sufFrer, 
Speak  the  truth  with  kindly  tone  ; 

Make  them  better,  make  them  nobler- 
Live  not  for  yourself  alone  ! 

Onward,  onward !  never  falter : 
Cease  not  till  the  earth  is  free  ; 

And  let  no  one  call  God  Father, 
Who  will  not  man's  brother  be. 
Yes,  yes !  And  let  no  one  call  God  Father, 
Who  will  not  man's  brother  be  ! 


[No.  3.] 


jto  mmd  m  p<mtrt»iiw. 

Morn  amid  the  mountains- 
Lovely  solitude  ! 
Gushing  streams  and  fountains 
Murmur  "  God  is  good." 
Murmur,  murmur,  murmur  "  God  is  good." 
11* 


250      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Now,  the  glad  sun,  breaking, 

Pours  a  golden  flood  ; 
Deepest  vales  awaking, 

Echo,  uGod  is  good." 
Echo,  echo,  echo  "  God  is  good." 

Hymns  of  praise  are  ringing 

Through  the  leafy  wood  ; 
Songsters  sweetly  singing, 

Warble,  "God  is  good." 
Warble,  warble,  warble  "  God  is  good." 

Wake,  and  join  the  chorus, 

Child,  with  soul  endued  ; 
God,  whose  smile  is  o'er  us, 

Evermore  is  good. 
Ever,  ever,  evermore  is  good. 


[No.  4.] 

?rt««  torn  flu  Mfini'W »«*. 

In  the  silence  of  the  midnight, 

When  the  cares  of  day  are  o'er, 
In  my  soul  I  hear  the  voices 

Of  the  loved  ones  gone  before  ; 
Hear  them  words  of  comfort  whisp'ring, 

That  they'll  watch  on  every  hand  j 
And  I  love,  I  love  to  list  to 

Voices  from  the  Spirit-Land. 
In  my  wanderings  oft  there  cometh 

Sudden  stillness  to  my  soul, 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  251 

When  around,  above,  within  it, 
Rapturous  joys  unnumbered  roll  j 

Though  around  me  all  is  tumult, 
Noise  and  strife  on  every  hand, 

Yet  within  my  soul,  I  list  to 
Voices  from  the  Spirit-Land. 

Loved  ones  that  have  gone  before  me, 

Whisper  words  of  peace  and  joy ; 
Those  that  long  since  have  departed 

Tell  me  their  divine  employ 
Is  to  watch  and  guard  my  footsteps ; 

Oh,  it  is  an  angel  band  ! 
And  my  soul  is  cheered  in  hearing 

Voices  from  the  Spirit-Land. 


[No.  5.] 

How  cheering  the  thought,  that  the  angels  of 

God 
Do  bow  their  bright  wings  to  the  world  they 

once  trod ; 
Do  leave  the  sweet  joys  of  the  mansions  above, 
To  breathe  o'er  our  bosoms  some  message  of 

love. 

They  come,  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  they 

come, 
Impatient  to  guide  some  poor  wanderer  home  ; 
Some  brother  to  lead  from  a  darkened  abode, 
And  lay  him  to  rest  in  the  arms  of  his  God. 


252     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

They  come  when  we  wander,  they  come  when 

we  pray, 
In  mercy  to  guard  us  wherever  we  stray ; 
A  glorious  cloud,  their  bright  witness  is  given : 
Encircling  us  here  are  these  angels  of  heaven. 


[No.  6.] 

®ft»ttt  tftt  (8>lWVK8. 

Come,  my  friends,  and  join  with  me, 

In  a  social  song ; 
We  will  sing  triumphantly, 
As  we  march  along. 
Chorus :  Fathers,  mothers,  sisters,  brothers, 
Chant  the  chorus  grand  ; 
Let  us  sing  with  hearts  and  voices, 
Of  the  Summer-Land. 

Come,  dear  children,  come  with  me, 

Joyfully  along ; 
Join  us  in  our  Jubilee, 

Many  thousand  strong. 

Chorus :  Fathers,  mothers,  &c. 

Not  of  Zion's  gems  and  gold, 

Promised  to  the  Jew ; 
Nor  the  Christian's  narrow  fold, 

For  the  faithful  few. 

Chorus :  Fathers,  mothers,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  253 

LNo.  7.] 

Pussi*  flf  §8ttt**- 

[The  following  is  set  to  beautiful  and  appropriate 
Music,  which  can  be  obtained  of  Mr.  M.  B.  Dyott, 
Conductor  of  the  Philadelphia  Lyceum,  No.  114  South 
Second  street.  Other  Music  may  also  be  obtained  of 
him.] 

There'  music  in  the  midnight  breeze, 

There's  music  in  the  morn  ; 
The  day-beam  and  the  gentle  eve 
Sweet  sounds  have  ever  borne. 
The  valley  hath  its  welcome  notes, 

The  grove  its  tuneful  throng, 
And  ocean's  mighty  caverns  teem 
With  Nature's  endless  song. 

The  winds  that  sweep  the  mountain  top, 

Their  joyous  echoes  bear  ; 
Young  zephyrs  on  the  streamlet  play, 

And  make  sweet  music  there. 
With  rustling  sounds  the  forest  leaves 

Bend  to  the  passing  breeze, 
And  pleasant  is  the  busy  hum 

Of  pleasure-seeking  bees. 

The  heart,  too,  has  its  thrilling  chords— 

A  consecrated  fount, 
From  which  inspiring  melodies 

To  heaven  in  gladness  mount. 
And  Nature's  chart  is  lent  that  man 

May  join  the  myriad  throng 


J 


254    children's  progressive  lyceum. 

Of  all  her  glorious  works  in  one 
Harmonious  burst  of  song. 

But  there  is  music  sweeter  far 

Than  Nature's  fairest  song, 
Though  borne  upon  the  summer-breeze, 

It  gently  floats  along. 
It  is  the  music  of  the  spheres ; 

In  tones  sublimely  grand 
It  echoes  from  our  future  home— 

The  glorious  Summer-Land. 


[No.  8.1 

^Stoj}  te  to  Mtt. 

O  great  Infinity !  to  Thee 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise  j 

The  love  that  fills  immensity 
Inspires  us  with  thy  praise. 
Glory  be  to  Thee  ! 

We  love  Thee  for  this  beauteous  earth, 
Its  mountains,  vales,  and  flowers, 

Where  saints  and  angels  had  their  birth, 
And  spent  life's  moruing  hours. 
Glory  be  to  Thee  ! 

We  b^ess  Thee  for  the  jeweled  crown 
That  decks  the  brow  of  night ; 

For  the  rich  sunshine  coming  down, 
Life-giving  heat  and  light. 
Glory  be  to  Thee! 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  255 

We  bless  Thee  for  the  love  divine 

That  fills  the  universe  ; 
And  for  the  wisdom  that  will  shine 

When  error's  clouds  disperse. 
Glory  be  to  Thee ! 


[No.  9.] 

Kind  words  can  never  die- 
Cherished  and  blest, 

God  knows  how  deep  they  lie, 
Stored  in  the  breast : 

Like  Childhood's  simple  rhymes, 

Said  o'er  a  thousand  times, 

Go  thro'  all  years  and  climes 
The  heart  to  cheer. 
Chorus  :  Kind  words  can  never  die,  never  die, 
Kind  words  can  never  die,  no  never  die. 

Childhood  can  never  die- 
Wrecks  of  the  past 

Float  o'er  the  memory, 
Bright  to  the  last. 

Many  a  happy  thing, 

Many  a  daisy  spring 

Float  o'er  time's  ceaseless  wing, 
Far,  far  away. 
Chorus :  Childhood  can  never  die,  &c. 

Sweet  thoughts  can  never  die, 
Though  like  the  flowers 


256      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Their  brightest  hues  may  fly 

In  wintry  hours. 
But  when  the  gentle  dew 
Gives  them  their  charms  anew, 
With  many  an  added  hue 

They  bloom  again. 
Chorus :  Sweet  thoughts  can  never  die,  &c. 
Our  souls  can  never  die, 

Though  in  the  tomb 
We  may  all  have  to  lie, 

Wrapt  in  its  gloom. 
What  though  the  flesh  decay, 
SOuls  pass  in  peace  away, 
Live  through  eternal  day 
With  God  above; 
Chorus :  Our  souls  can  never  die,  &c. 


[No.  10.1 

gv  9**ytf  §m$. 

Whene'er  the  day  with  golden  light 

Adorns  our  ways, 
Let  us  in  heart  and  voice  unite 

To  sing  God's  praise. 
When  in  the  silent  hush  of  night 

Our  labors  close, 
Let  us  in  vesper  songs  unite, 

Ere  we  repose. 

Let  us  our  Father's  goodness  sing, 

In  glowing  strains ; 
And  make  the  star-crowned  welkin  ring 

With  our  refrains. 


SONGS   AND   HYMNS.  257 

Whenever  we  together  meet, 

0  God  of  love! 
We  will  our  grateful  song  repeat,      % 

And  choirs  above 

Will  catch  the  incense  of  our  praise, 

And  waft  it  on 
Till  all  together  anthems  raise 

In  unison. 


[No.  11.] 

5ft*  Sffttttifttl  &ttf*I  gittl 

Mother,  dear  mother,  they're  calling  me  now  ; 

Behold,  in  the  beautiful  west, 
With  a  bright  crown  decking  each  youthful 
brow, 

They  come  from  the  land  of  the  blest. 
They  are  clothed  in  garments  of  spotless-white, 

And  a  harp  of  gold  in  their  hand, 
They  come  from  the  land  of  celestial  light, 

The  beautiful  angel  band. 
Chorus :  The  angel  band,  the  angel  band, 
The  beautiful  angel  band. 

Mother,  dear  mother,  oh  list  to  their  song, 

How  it  steals  through  the  soft  night  air; 
O'er  the  golden  hill  doth  the  strain  prolong, 

Where  the  water  of  life  grows  fair. 
I  long  to  be  singing  that  heavenly  strain, 

In  that  glorious  golden  land, 
And  join,  when  I'm  free  from  all  earthly  pain, 

The  beautiful  angel  band. 

Chorus :  The  angel  band,  &c. 
17 


258     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM* 
[No.  12.] 


[Tune:  "BosaLee."] 

Lo  !  our  loved  one  prostrate  lies — 

Mournful  seems  this  mystery  ; 
Death  came  in  unfriendly  guise : 

Angels  whisper  this  to  me. 
Bring  the  pure  immortelles  now, 
Twine  them  tor  her  pallid  brow ; 
Her  love-lit  eyes  are  closed  in  death : 
The  rose-hues  faded  with  her  breath. 
Chorus :  Angel  voices  murmur  low, 
Love  will  live  eternally, 
As  they  o'er  the  river  go, 
Singing  sweetest  melody. 

We  on  earth  no  more  may  meet — 
Mournful  seems  this  mystery ; 

We  may  hold  communion  sweet : 
Angels  whisper  this  to  me. 

We  may  not  her  form  discern ; 

Yet  we  know  she  will  return. 

She's  gone  to  join  a  noble  band, 

Who  love  her  in  the  Summer-Land, 
Chorus :  Angel  voices,  &c. 

They  are  calling,  "  Come  away"— 
Mournful  seems  this  mystery  : 

"Come  with  us,"  she  heard  them  say 
Angels  whisper  this  to  me. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  259 

Come  where  skies  are  bright  and  clear  j 
Loving  friends  await  you  here — 
Await  you  on  the  silver  shore 
Of  that  bright  river  you  go  o'er. 
Chorus :  Angel  voices,  &c. 

Let  us  weep  for  her  no  more  : 

Glorious  seems  this  mystery ; 
She  has  only  gone  before— 

Angels  whisper  this  to  me. 
She  will  come  to  us  in  love, 
With  sweet  tidings  from  above  : 
Her  loving  gentle  spirit  still 
Will  long  our  souls  with  joy  to  fill. 
Chorus :  Angel  voices,  &c. 


, 


[No.  13.] 

Wtt'tt  4Stoittg  §#»**♦ 

We're  going  home— we've  had  visions  bright 
Of  that  holy  land— that  world  of  light, 
Where  the  long,  dark  night  of  time  is  past, 
And  the  morn  of  eternity  dawns  at  last : 
Where  the  weary  saint  no  more  shall  roam, 
But  dwell  in  a  happy,  peaceful  home : 
Where    the    brow  with    sparkling    gems   is 

crowned, 
And  the  waves  of  bliss  are  flowing  round. 
0  that  beautiful  world !  0  that  beautiful  world  I 

We're  going  home— we  soon  shall  be 
Where  the  sky  is  clear,  and  all  are  free  : 


260     CHILDREN'S    PROGRESSIVE   LYCEUM. 

Where  the  victors'  song  floats  o'er  the  plains, 
And  the  seraphs'  anthems  blend  with  its  strains; 
Where  the  sun  rolls  down  its  brilliant  flood, 
And  beams  on  a  world  that  is  fair  and  good ; 
Where  stars,  once  dimmed  at  Nature's  doom, 
Will  ever  shine  o'er  the  new  earth  bloom. 
0  that  beautiful  world  !  0  that  beautiful  world! 

'Mid  the  ransomed  throng,  'mid  the  sea  of 

bliss, 
'Mid  the  holy  city's  gorgeousness ; 
'Mid  the  verdant  plains— 'mid  angels'  cheer, 
'Mid  the   throng   that   dwell  in  that  bright 

sphere, 
Where  the  conqueror's  song,  as  it  sounds  afar, 
Is  wafted  on  the  ambrosial  air  ; 
Through  endless  years  we  then  shall  prove 
The  depth  of  a  Father's  matchless  love. 
0  that  beautiful  world  !  0  that  beautiful  world ! 


[No.  14.] 
WlU     gtfttfc    #«Vf, 

Merrily  every  heart  is  bounding, 

Merrily  oh  !  merrily  oh  ! 
Joyfully  now  the  news  is  sounding— 
Joyfully  oh  !  joyfully  oh ! 
To  the  woods  we  go, 
Where  the  violets  grow- 
Where  the  violets  grow, 
To  the  woods  we  go. 
Merrily  every  heart  is  bounding, 
Merrily  oli !  merrily  oh ! 
Merrily,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  261 

Cheerily  every  face  is  beaming, 

Cheerily  oh !  cheerily  oh ! 
Playfully  every  eye  is  gleaming, 
Playfully  oh !  playfully  oh ! 
In  the  fields  away, 
We  will  rove  to-day— 
We  will  rove  to-day, 
In  the  fields  away. 
Merrily  every  heart  is  bounding, 
Merrily  oh  !  merrily  oh ! 
Merrily,  &c. 


[No.  15.1 


[Tune:  "  John  Brown."] 


Error's  teachings  shall  molder  in  the  grave, 
Error's  teachings  shall  molder  in  the  grave, 
Error's  teachings  shall  molder  in  the  grave, 
While  truth  is  marching  on  ! 

Glory,  glory  hallelujah, 
Glory,  glory  hallelujah, 
Glory,  glory  hallelujah, 
While  Truth  is  marching  on. 

Let's  be  brave  soldiers  in  the  army  of  the  good, 
Let's  be  brave  soldiers  in  the  army  of  the  good, 


262      children's  progressive  lyceum. 

Let's  be  brave  soldiers  in  the  army  of  the  good, 
Now  Truth  is  marching  on  ! 

Glory,  &c, 
Now  Truth  is  marching  on ! 

Joyfully  we'll  strap  life's  burdens  to  the  back, 
Joyfully  we'll  strap  life's  burdens  to  the  back, 
Joyfully  we'll  strap  life's  burdens  to  the  back, 

So  Truth  is  marching  on ! 
Glory,  &c, 

So  Truth  is  marching  on ! 

Angels  will  come  to  meet  us  on  the  way, 
Angels  will  come  to  meet  us  on  the  way, 
Angels  will  come  to  meet  us  on  the  way, 
If  we  are  marching  on  ! 

Glory,  &c, 
If  we  are  marching  on  ! 

They  will  teach  us  wisdom  and  love, 
They  will  teach  us  wisdom  and  love, 
They  will  teach  us  wisdom  and  love, 

As  we  go  marching  on  ! 
Glory,  &c, 

As  we  go  marching  on ! 

Now,  three  cheers  for  the  good  time  coming, 
Now,  three  cheers  for  the  good  time  coming, 
Now,  three  cheers  for  the  good  time  coming, 

For  Truth  is  marching  on ! 
Glory,  &c, 

For  Truth  is  marching  on  ! 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  263 

[No.  16] 


[Tune  :  "  Dixie's  Zand."] 


O'er  freedom's  land  the  skies  are  glowing- 
Fair  and  free  the  the  world  is  growing. 
March  away !    March  away  !    March   away  to 

freedom ! 
There  happy  homes  are  freshly  springing— 
Joyful  hearts  are  ever  singing : 
March  away  !    March  away !    March  away  to 

freedom ! 

Chorus :  Then  let  us  march  for  freedom,  away ! 

away ! 
In  freedom's  land  we'll  take  our  stand, 
A  loyal  baud  for  freedom— away  !  away  ! 
To  live  and  die  for  freedom — away  !  away ! 
To  live  and  die  for  freedom. 

We  haste  to  freedom's  bright  dominions, 
Where  the  soul  may  spread  its  pinions  : 
March  away !    March  away !    March  away  to 

freedom  ! 
Our  feet  the  hills  of  truth  are  treading, 
Fields  of  light  before  us  spreading  : 
March  away  !    March  away  !    March  away  to 

freedom ! 

Chorus :  Then  let  us  march  for  freedom,  &c. 


264   children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  17.1 

3wui  9ummt-Wuu&. 


[Tune  :  "  Maryland,  My  Maryland."} 

Oil,  home  of  love  !  we  sing  of  thee, 

Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 
In  joyous  tones  of  melody, 

Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 
Thy  skies  are  clear,  thy  fields  are  fair, 
And  flowers  perfume  the  balmy  air, 
And  all  is  bright  and  radiant  there, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land* 

Oh  !  we  would  touch  thy  radiant  shores, 
Summer- Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 

And  find  thy  bright  and  glowing  bowers, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

We'd  sail  across  thy  silver  seas, 

We'd  hear  thy  streams  and  murmuring  trees, 

We'd  feel  thy  gentle,  fragrant  breeze, 


We  know  thy  homes  are  bright  and  fair, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 
We  know  our  loved  ones  gather  there, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 
And  troops  of  children  dance  and  play, 
And  weave  bright  flowers  in  garlands  gay, 
And  gain  fresh  beauty  day  by  day, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

Oh  !  let  the  voices  that  we  love, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  265 

Speak  from  the  radiant  home  above, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

Oh  !  let  us  feel  the  glory  there 

Encompass  us  like  summer  air, 

And  keep  us  from  all  sin  and  fear, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

With  chain  of  love  entwine  us  now, 

Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 
And  bind  thy  peace  upon  our  brow, 

Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 
Then  'mid  the  din  of  earthly  care, 
Then  in  temptation's  dreary  snare, 
We'll  feel  thy  calm  and  soothing  air, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

Thy  flowers  shall  strew  our  earthly  way, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land, 

Bright  eyes  shall  make  our  night  as  day, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 

We'll  tread  with  courage  then,  and  faith ; 

For  every  rugged  way  earth  hath 

May  be  to  thy  bright  shore  a  path, 
Summer-Land,  sweet  Summer-Land. 


[No.  18.] 

See  the  shining  dew-drops, 
On  the  flowers  strewed, 

Proving  as  they  sparkle, 
t!Godis  ever  good." 


266-     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

See  the  morning  sunbeams 
Lighting-  up  the  wood, 

Silently  proclaiming, 
"  God  is  ever  good.'' 

Hear  the  mountain  streamlet 

In  the  solitude, 
With  its  ripple  saying, 

"God  is  ever  good." 

In  the  leafy  tree-tops, 
Where  no  fears  intrude, 

Merry  birds  are  singing, 
"God  is  ever  good." 

Bring,  my  heart,  thy  tribute, 

Songs  of  gratitude, 
While  all  nature  utters, 

"God  is  ever  good." 


[No.  19.1 

Wkm  tlu  fag  with  fv0$a  p#t 

When  the  day  with  rosy  light, 

In  the  morning  glad  appears, 
And  the  dusky  shades  of  night 

Melt  away  in  dewy  tears  ; 
Up  the  sunny  hills  I  roam, 

To  bid  good-morrow  to  the  flowers, 
And  waken  in  their  highland  homes, 

The  minstrels  of  the  bowers. 
La,  la,  &c. 


SONGS  AND    HYMNS.  267 

0  'tis  sweet  at  early  clay, 
To  climb  the  mountain's  rocky  steep, 

And  hear  the  birds,  'mid  blossoms  gay, 
Waking  from  their  happy  sleep. 

Noon  may  have  its  sunny  glare, 
Eve  its  twilight  and  its  dew, 

Night  its  soft  and  cooling  air- 
But  give  me  the  morning  blue. 


[No.  20.] 

1  ggjw  Sftjw  art  %wt. 

I  know  thou  art  gone  to  the  home  of  thy  rest, 

Then  why  should  my  soul  be  so  sad  ? 
I  know  thou  art  gone  where  the  weary  are 
blest, 

And  the  mourner  looks  up  and  is  glad. 
I  never  look  up  with  a  wish  to  the  sky, 

But  a  light  like  thy  beauty  is  there, 
And  I  hear  a  low  murmur,  like  thine,  in  reply, 

When  I  pour  out  my  spirit  in  prayer. 

In  thy  far-away  home,  wherever  it  be, 

I  know  thou  hast  visions  of  mine  ; 
For  my  heart  hath  revealings  of  thine  and  of 
thee 

In  many  a  token  and  sign. 
In  the  hush  of  the  night,  on  the  waves  of  the 
sea, 

Or  alone  with  the  breeze  on  the  hill, 
I  have  ever  a  presence  that  whispers  of  thee, 

And  my  spirit  lies  down  and  is  still. 


268  children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  21.1 

fpwfog  (tee  Itotte, 

[Tune  :  "  Oh  !  Let  us  be  Joyful  /"] 

We  hail  this  happy  new-born  day- 
It  brings  us  light  and  joy, 
And  opens  up  a  brighter  way, 

That  time  cannot  destroy. 
We  bid  farewell  to  dismal  creeds 

With  rapturous  delight, 
And  follow  Truth  where'er  it  leads : 

For  Truth  will  lead  us  right. 
Chorus :  Then  let  us  be  joyful,  joyful,  joyful, 
Then  let  us  be  joyful ; 
For  Truth  will  make  us  free — 
Free  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
And  trust  his  guardian  care, 

And  all  the  laws  of  life  fulfill, 
And  all  its  blessings  share. 

We  love  to  meet  from  week  to  week, 

And  share  each  other's  love  ; 
Our  Groups  of  twelve  times  twelve  will  seek 

To  be  like  those  above  ; 
Though  in  our  radimental  state, 

We  daily  live  to  learn, 
To  emulate  the  good  and  great, 

And  all  that's  evil  spurn. 

Chorus :  Then  let  us  be  joyful,  &c. 
With  banners  waving  in  the  air, 

Our  hearts  are  bounding  free ; 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  269 

Each  other's  smiles  and  joys  we  share, 

As  all  can  feel  and  see. 
We  live  for  truth,  for  light,  and  love, 

All  loving  one  another 
We  reach  the  spheres  of  those  above 

By  deeds  that  aid  each  other. ' 

Clwrus :  Then  let  us  be  joyful,  &c 


[No.  22.] 

g«m*,  Mwut  gam*. 

'Mid  pleasures  and  palaces  though  we  may 

roam, 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like 

home. 
A  charm  from  the  skies  seems  to  hallow  us 

there, 
Which,  seek  through  the  world,  is  ne'er  met 

with  elsewhere. 
Home  !  home !  sweet,  sweet  home ! 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like 

home! 

An  exile  from  home,  splendor  dazzles  in  vain ! 
Oh,  give  me  my  lowly  thatched  cottage  again ; 
The  birds  singing  gayly,  that  come  at  my  call  j 
Give  me  them,  with  sweet  peace  of  mind, 
dearer  than  all. 
Home !  home  !  sweet,  sweet  home !  &c. 


270      CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

[No.  23.] 

1  If  ill  m&  u  5PK8. 

[Tune:  " Do  Good."} 

Do  good,  do  good— there's  ever  a  way, 

A  way  where  there's  ever  a  will ; 
Don't  wait  till  to-morrow ;  but  do  it  to-day, 

And  to-day  when  the  morrow  comes,  still. 
If  you've  money,  you're  armed,  and  can  find 
work  enough 

In  every  street,  alley,  and  lane  j 
If  you've  bread,  cast  it  off,  and  the  waters, 
though  rough, 

Will  be  sure  to  return  it  again. 

Chorus :  Then  do  good,  do  good ;  there's  ever 
a  way, 
A  way  where  there's  ever  a  will,  a  will : 
Don't  wait  till  to-morrow,  but  do  it 
to-day, 
And  to-day  when  to-morrow  comes,  still. 

If  you've  only  old  clothes,  an  old  bonnet  or  hat, 

A  kind  word,  or  a  smile  soft  and  true, 
In  the  name  oi  a  Brother,  confer  it,  and  that 

Shall  be  counted  as  gold  unto  you. 
God  careth  for  all,  and  his  glorious  sun 

Shines  alike  on  the  rich  and  the  poor  j 
Be  thou  like  him,  and  bless  evtiry  one, 

And  thoul't  be  rewarded  sure. 
Chorus :  Then  do  good,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  271 

[NO.  24.] 

[Music  for  this  song  may  be  obtained  of  the  Con- 
ductor of  the  Philadelphia  Lyceum.] 

All  hail !  this  day  we  greet  with  pleasure, 

Its  praises  joyfully  we  sing, 
In  music's  sweet  harmonious  measure 

"We  bring  our  grateful  offering. 
This  evening  we  have  met  together 

To  celebrate  our  Lyceum's  birth : 
Thsn  let  us  each  and  all  endeavor 

To  praise  its  goodness,  truth,  and  worth. 

Chorus :  Then  hail !  hail !  hail !  our  Lyceum's 
natal  day— 
With  joy  we  meet,  its  friends  to  greet, 
and  for  its  welfare  pray. 

With  joyful  hearts  and  cheerful  faces, 

With  happiness  and  pleasure  blest, 
Serenely  we  will  take  our  places, 

Each  bravely  striving  with  the  rest 
To  prove  our  motto's  ever  onward, 

And  that  we've  learned  to  know  the  truth ; 
Progression's  mount  we'll  climb  together, 

Though  we  are  but  within  our  youth. 
Chorus    Then  hail !  &c. 

Our  thanks,  our  grateful  thanks  are  given 
To  those  who  formed  the  Lyceum's  plan : 

For  well  and  nobly  have  they  striven 
To  benefit  the  race  of  man. 


272     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

Their  praise  will  oft  be  sung  rejoicing, 
By  many  a  bright  and  happy  band, 

When  we  have  each  fulfilled  our  mission 
And  journeyed  to  the  Summer-Land. 
Chorus :  Then  hail !  &c. 


[No.  25.1 

Ste  fPgto  mm  llu  pflftt 

May  every  year  but  draw  more  near 
The  time  when  strife  shall  cease, 
And  truth  and  love  all  hearts  shall  move, 

To  live  in  joy  and  peace. 
Now  Sorrow  reigns,  and  Earth  complains, 
For  Folly  still  her  power  maintains  ; 
But  the  day  shall  yet  appear, 
When  the  might  with  the  right  and  the  truth: 

shall  be, 
When  the  might  with  the  right  and  the  truth 
shall  be ; 
And  come  what  there  may, 
To  stand  in  the  way, 
That  day  the  world  shall  see. 
Let  good  men  ne'er  of  truth  despair, 

Though  humble  efforts  fail ; 
Oh !  give  not  o'er  until  once  more 

The  righteous  cause  prevail. 
In  vain,  and  long,  enduring  wrong, 
The  weak  may  strive  against  the  strong  ; 
But  the  day  shall  yet  appear, 
When  the  might,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  273 

Though  interest  pleads  that  noble  deeds 

The  world  will  not  regard- 
To  noble  minds  that  duty  binds, 

No  sacrifice  is  hard. 
The  brave  and  true  may  seem  but  few 
But  hope  has  better  things  in  view ; 

And  the  day  will  yet  appear, 
When  the  might,  &c. 


[No.  26.] 

$Mt  in  tin  3xmmn-*Mt&, 


[Tune :  "The  Promised  Land."] 

Where  now  are  the  friends  of  Freedom  ? 
Where  now  are  the  friends  of  Freedom  ? 
Where  now  are  the  friends  of  Freedom  ? 

Safe  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  went  up  from  the  fields  of  battle, 
They  went  up  from  the  fields  of  battle, 
They  went  up  from  the  fields  of  battle, 

Safe  to  the  Summer-Land. 

Where  are  the  babes  of  weeping  mothers  ? 
Where  are  the  babes  of  weeping  mothers  ? 
Where  are  the  babes  of  weeping  mothers  ? 

Safe  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  went  up  in  the  arms  of  angels, 
They  went  up  in  the  arms  of  angels, 
They  went  up  in  the  arms  of  angels, 

Safe  to  the  Summer-Land. 
18 


274    children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Where  bloom  the  flowers  of  beauty? 
Where  bloom  the  flowers  of  beauty  ? 
Where  bloom  the  flowers  of  beauty  ? 

Far  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  grow  by  the  homes  of  angels, 
They  grow  by  the  homes  of  angels, 
They  grow  by  the  homes  of  angels, 

Far  in  the  Summer-Land. 
Where  now  are  the  weary  pilgrims  ? 
Where  now  are  the  weary  pilgrims  ? 
Where  now  are  the  weary  pilgrims  ? 

Safe  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  went  up  on  the  shining  river, 
They  went  up  on  the  shining  river, 
They  went  up  on  the  shining  river, 

Safe  to  the  Summer-Land. 

Where  now  is  the  band  of  martyrs  ? 
Where  now  is  the  band  of  martyrs  ? 
Where  now  is  the  band  of  martyrs  ? 

Safe  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  went  up  in  a  cloud  of  glory, 
They  went  up  in  a  cloud  of  glory, 
They  went  up  in  a  cloud  of  glory, 

Safe  to  the  Summer-Land. 

Where  now  are  the  loving  angels  ? 
Where  now  are  the  loving  angels  ? 
Where  now  are  the  loving  angels  ? 

Safe  in  the  Summer-Land. 
They  went  up  in  an  hour  of  stillness, 
They  went  up  in  an  hour  of  stillness, 
They  went  up  in  an  hour  of  st  illness, 

Safe  to  the  Summer-Land. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  275 

[No.  27.] 

[Tune  :(iOh!  Carry  me  back  to  Old  Virginny."] 

The  sun  is  bright,  and  its  golden  light 

Is  filling  the  world  with  power ; 
The  song-birds  fly  through  the  kindling  sky, 

And  music  floods  the  hour. 
This  gladsome  life,  when  free  from  strife, 

Shall  fill  our  hearts  with  glee, 
And  falling  showers  on  fields  and  flowers 
Shall  make  us  happy  and  free. 
Chorus :  Oh !  let  us  drink  from  Nature's  fount, 
Whence  love  and  beauty  flow ; 
Oh  let  us  walk  in  Wisdom's  ways, 
Where  all  the  angels  go. 

There  are  golden  beams  in  laughing  streams, 

And  music  in  the  trees ; 
There  are  heavenly  dyes,  and  love-lit  eyes, 

And  whisperings  in  the  breeze. 
The  beautiful  songs  of  unseen  throngs 

O'erflow  this  world  of  ours, 
And  loving  hands  from  angel-lands 

Bedeck  our  paths  with  flowers. 
Chorus :  Oh !  let  us  drink,  &c. 

There  is  no  death !  for  the  Father's  breath 

Filleth  our  hearts  with  youth  5 
And  a  heavenly  wave  destroys  the  grave 

For  him  who  loveth  truth. 


276     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

The  earth  is  singing,  and  time  is  winging 

Each  to  another  sea  ; 
Then  let  us  love  the  truths  above 

That  make  us  happy  and  free: 
Chorus :  Oh !  let  us  drink,  &c. 


LNo.  28.] 

Sbe  Vvtii  if  WiMuq. 

[Tune  :  "  Old  Dan  Tucker."] 

A  happy  day  for  man  is  dawning— 
Reason's  light  illumes  the  morning, 
And  a  sleeping  world  is  waking 
To  a  glorious  undertaking. 

Chorus :  Hurra,  we  leave  the  night  of  error, 
Superstition  and  its  terror, 
Hurra,  hurra,  the  day  is  breaking, 
And  the  sleeping  world  is  waking. 

The  voice  of  Freedom  wakes  the  nation- 
High  and  low,  in  every  station, 
From  the  valleys  to  the  mountains, 
From  the  ocean  to  its  fountains. 
Chorus :  Hurra,  &c. 

Let  us  then  be  free  from  passion, 
Free  from  vice  and  useless  fashion, 
Free  from  habits  that  enslave  us, 
Free  from  all  that  can  deprave  us. 
Chorus :  Hurra,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  277 

Alcohol,  the  foe  to  reason, 
Friend  of  riots,  murder,  treason, 
Never  here  can  hope  for  quarters, 
With  these  noble  sons  and  daughters. 
Chorus :  Hurra,  &c. 

Tobacco  vile  we  do  despise, 
And  we  could  never  well  devise 
How  men  can  smoke  it,  snuff,  and  chew  it. 
While  no  beast  will  ever  do  it. 
Chorus:  Hurra,  &c. 

Reason's  glorious  day  is  dawning— 
High  its  sun  illumes  the  morning : 
Warms  to  life  a  new-born  nation, 
Giving  life  to  every  station. 

Chorus :  Hurra,  &c.  > 


[No.  29.] 

Sb*  (&1&&  9 umMV-lgtut. 

[Tune  :  u  My  Old  Kentucky  Home."] 

The  sun  shines  bright  in  the  spirit's  happy 
home, 
'Tis  summer,  and  all  is  gay  ; 
The  soft  air  blows,  and  the  flowers  are  all  in 
bloom, 
While  the  birds  make  music  all  the  day ; 
The  children  sport  on  the  soft  and  fragrant 
grass, 
All  merry,  all  happy  and  bright, 


278     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

By-and-by,  when  our  toils  and  our  troubles  all 
shall  pass, 
We  will  join  that  happy  home  of  delight. 
Chorus:  Weep  no  more  in  sorrow,  oh !  weep  no 
more  in  fear ; 
We  will  sing  a  song  of  the  beauti- 
ful bright  Home, 
Of  the  glad  Summer-Home  that's  so 
near. 

There  they  toil  no  more  in  weariness  and  pain, 

For  folly,  for  pleasure,  and  pride : 
Bnt  in  bright  links  Love  weaves  her  golden 
chain, 
As  she  tries  with  gentle  hand  to  guide. 
So  the  days  go  by  like  the  sunshine  on  the 
heart, 
With  a  happy  and  joyous  tread  ; 
The  time  never  comes  when  the  loved  ones 
have  to  part, 
Or  sigh  for  the  joys  that  are  fled. 

Chorus :  Weep  no  more,  &c. 

Oh  !  ye  blessed  ones,  o'er  us  tenderly  still  bend, 

And  lead  us  with  gentle,  firm  hand ; 
A  few  more  days  and  our  labors  here  will  end : 

Then  we'll  join  your  bright  and  happy  band. 
A  few  more  days— then  make  us  strong  and 
glad, 

And  give  us  your  love  and  your  light, 
While  we  sing  with  you  a  merry,  happy  song, 

Of  the  glad  Summer-Home  of  delight. 
Chorus :  Weep  no  more,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  279 

[No.  30.1 

[Tune:  '■  Lilly  Dale."] 

In  the  twilight  hours,  'mid  the  breath  of  flowers, 

When  the  soul  in  silence  dwells, 
Sweet  echoes  come  from  that  far-off  Home, 

Like  the  voice  of  evening  bells. 

Chorus :  0  Brother !  0  Sister !  loved,  joyous, 
free! 
We  will  walk  hand  in  hand  to  the  Beau- 
tiful Land, 
Till  its  golden  shores  we  see. 

There  summer  bright  forever  glows, 

And  love  immortal  beams  5 
There  the  waters  flow  in  rippling  song 

From  life's  exhaustless  streams. 
Chorus  :  0  Brother,  &c. 

There  lilies  bloom  of  purest  white, 

In  hearts  whom  earih  knew  not ; 
There  weary  souls  find  rest  and  peace, 

When  sorrow's  work  is  wrought. 
Chorus :  0  Brother,  &c. 

From  the  golden  shore,  where  our  loved  ones 
stand, 
While  they  watch  with  eager  eyes, 
Sweet  voices  come,  and  they  call  us  home — 
To  that  home  in  the  radiant  skies. 
Chorus :  0  Brother,  &c. 


280       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

0  Children!  sing,  in  joyous  notes, 

Of  the  blessed  Angel-Land ; 
And  let  us  walk  in  Love  and  Truth, 

Till  we  join  that  happy  band. 

Chorus :  0  Brother,  &c. 


[No.  31.] 
[Tune  :  "Scots  who  ha?  wV  Wallace  bled."] 


Children,  here  from  bondage  fled, 
Come,  oh  come  !  see  Reason  spread 
Many  blessings  on  each  head : 

Drink  from  Nature's  fount. 
Make  life's  way  a  silver-chain, 
Changing  but  to  live  again, 
Journeying  to  a  higher  plane, 

Up  fair  Progress  Mount. 

Liberty's  high  name  we  bless, 
Loyal  to  her  side  we  press, 
Scorn  the  traitor's  vile  caress : 

Drink  from  Nature's  fount. 
True  to  God  and  true  to  man, 
Sect  nor  party,  creed  nor  clan 
Binds  us  in  its  narrow  span  ; 

Up  fair  Progress  Mount. 


80NGS  AND  HYMNS.  281 

[NO.   32-] 

?Tis  a  lesson  you  should  heed- 
Try,  try  again ; 

If  at  first  you  don't  succeed, 
Try,  try  again. 

Then  your  coinage  should  appear ; 

For  if  you  will  persevere, 

You  will  conquer,  never  fear : 
Try,  try  again. 

Once  or  twice  though  you  should  fail, 

Try,  try  again ; 
If  at  last  you  would  prevail, 

Try,  try  again. 
If  we  strive,  'tis  no  disgrace, 
Though  we  may  not  win  the  race ; 
What  should  you  do  in  that  case  ? 

Try,  try  again. 

If  you  find  your  task  is  hard, 
Try,  try  again ; 

Time  will  bring  you  your  reward- 
Try,  try  again : 

All  that  other  folks  can  do, 

Why  with  patience  may  not  you  ? 

Only  keep  this  rule  in  view  : 
Try,  try  again. 


282      children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  33.] 

dtytfk  ttenttg  to  tfce  (Swtojj. 

[This  song  is  appropriate  for  a  Silver-Chain  Reci- 
tation.] 

Think  gently  of  the  erring  : 

Ye  know  not  of  the  power 
With  which  the  dark  temptation  came, 

In  some  unguarded  hour. 
Ye  may  not  know  how  earnestly 

They  struggled,  or  how  well, 
Until  the  hour  of  weakness  came,    • 

And  sadly  thus  they  fell. 

Think  gently  of  the  erring, 

Oh,  do  not  thou  forget, 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin, 

He  is  thy  brother  yet— 
Heir  of  the  self-same  heritage, 

Child  of  the  self-same  God : 
He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path 

Thou  hast  in  weakness  trod. 

Speak  gently  to  the  erring ; 

For  is  it  not  enough 
That  innocence  and  peace  have  gone, 

"Without  thy  censure  rough  ? 
It  sure  must  be  a  weary  lot 

That  sin-crushed  heart  to  bear, 
And  they  who  share  a  happier  fate, 

Their  chidings  well  may  spare. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  283 

Speak  kindly  to  the  erring : 

Thou  yet  inayest  lead  them  back, 
With  holy  words,  and  tones  of  love, 

From  misery's  thorny  track. 
Forget  not  thou  hast  often  sinned, 

And  sinful  yet  must  be — 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  one, 

As  God  hath  dealt  with  thee. 


[No.  34.] 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 


284     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Shall  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 

Progression !  0  Progression ! 
The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 

Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learned  Progression's  name. 


[No.  35.] 

PM  fiieanmitB  pew- 

[Tune:  " Newton."] 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair, 
No  pain  nor  death  can  enter  there  ; 
Its  glittering  towers  the  sun  outshine  : 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 
Chorus :  I'm  going  home,  I'm  going  home, 
I'm  going  home,  to  die  no  more  ; 
To  die  no  more,  to  die  no  more — 
I'm  going  home  to  die  no  more. 

My  Father's  house  is  built  on  high, 
Far,  far  amid  the  starry  sky ; 
When  from  this  earthly  body  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 
Chorus :  I'm  going  home,  &c. 

Let  others  seek  their  all  below, 
Where  flames  devour  and  waves  o'erflow ; 
This  world's  a  dream— an  empty  show, 
Compared  with  that  to  which  I  go. 
Chorus  :  I'm  going  home,  &c. 


SONGS  AND   HYMNS.  285 

Then  fail  this  earth  !  let  stars  decline, 
And  sun  and  moon  refuse  to  shine  ! 
All  matter  sink  and  cease  to  be  ! 
That  heavenly  mansion  waits  for  me. 
Chorus :  I'm  going  home,  &c. 


[No.  36.1 

[Tune  :  "Star  of  the  Evening."] 

Beautiful  Home  of  life  and  light, 
Thy  glory  beams  upon  our  sight ; 
Thy  anthems  ring  from  dome  to  dome, 
Home  of  the  angels,  beautiful  Home. 
Chorus :  Beautiful  Home,  beautiful  Home 

Home  of  the  angels,  beautiful,  beau- 
tiful Home. 

Over  thy  radiant  bending  skies 
The  hues  of  morning  float  and  rise ; 
Gently  as  breathes  the  voice  of  prayer 
Songs  of  the  sinless  rill  the  air. 

Chorus :  Beautiftil  Home,  &c. 

Beautiful  Home  of  love  divine, 
Our  deepest  hearts  around  thee  twine  ; 
Unto  thy  summer  bowers  we  come, 
Home  of  the  angels,  beautiful  Home. 
Chorus :  Beautiful  Home,  &c. 


286    children's  progressive  lyceum. 
TNo.  37.] 

Sfte  |wl  jot*  f  ilwtM- 

[Tune:  "America."] 


Our  Lyceum,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  Band  of  Liberty, 

Of  thee  we  sing ; 
Band  where  our  songs  resound, 
Band  where  no  creeds  are  found, 
But  deeds  of  love  abound, 

And  pleasures  bring. 

God  bless  our  little  band  ! 

Firm  may  we  ever  stand- 
Stand  for  the  right ! 

May  all  we  say  and  do, 

May  all  our  teachings  show 

Our  sympathy  for  woe, 
Our  search  for  light ! 

Let  us  our  voices  raise 

To  God  in  songs  of  praise— 

The  God  of  truth  ! 
May  our  young  hearts  be  meek, 
May  we  for  wisdom  seek, 
When  we  together  meet, 

Now  in  our  youth. 

Unfurl  our  banners  all, 
And  to  the  angels'  call 
Gladly  we  come. 


SONGS  AND   HYMNS.  287 

Let  as  our  voices  raise 
In  songs  of  joyful  praise, 
For  heaven's  immortal  days, 
And  purer  home. 


[No.  38.] 

[Tune:  "  Long,  Long  Ago."] 

Weep  not  for  those  who  have  passed  from  thy 
sight — 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone  ; 
Round  thee  they  hover  on  pinions  of  light ; 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone. 
Fondly  they  watch  thee  as  guardians  of  love, 
Seeking  to  guide  thee  where'er  thou  may'st 

rove, 
Striving  to  lead  thee  to  bright  courts  above  j 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone. 

Knowest  thou  not,  in  the  stillness  of  night, 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone  ? 
Seest  thou  not  in  the  visions  of  light, 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone  ? 
Feelest   thou   not   their   bright   presence   in 

dreams, 
Casting  about  thee  their  radiant  beams- 
Light  which  around  them  unceasingly  gleams  ? 
They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone. 


288     children's  progressive  lyceum. 

Journey  serene,  then,  till  earth-life  is  o'er, 

They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone  ; 
Then  they  will  guide  thee  to  heaven's  bright 
shore — 
They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone. 
Then  they  will  circle  thy  spirit  in  Tight, 
Robing  it  fair  for  its  heavenward  flight 
To  the  blest  mansions,  glorious,  bright, 
They  are  not  gone,  are  not  gone. 


[No   39.] 

8ft*  glttg  $t  mt  fttilra, 

A  song  for  our  banner !  the  watchword  recall 
Which  gave  the  Republic  her  station  ; 

4<  United  we  stand— divided  we  fall" : 
It  made  and  preserves  us  a  nation ! 

Chorus:  The  union  of  lakes,  the  union  of  lands, 
The  union  of  states  none  can  sever ; 
The  union  of  hearts,  the  union  of  hands, 
And  the  flag  of  our  union  forever. 

What  God  in  his  infinite  wisdom  designed, 

And  armed  with  republican  thunder, 
Not  all  the  earth's  despots  and  factions  com- 
bined 
Have  the  power  to  conquer  or  sunder ! 
Clvorus:  The  union  of  lakes,  <fcc. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS,  289 

[No.  40.1 

[J/wsic  &y  Mrs.  Parkhurst.] 

When  the  glow  of  the  sunset  is  fused  in  the  sky, 
And  the  creep  of  the  twilight  at  evening  is 

nigh, 
When  the  eyelids  of  darkness  are  wet  with  the 

dew, 
And  the  stars  are  ablaze  in  the  dome  of  the 

blue, 
The  angels  are  hovering  near. 

When  the  clouds  of  misfortune  are  dark  in  the 

sky, 
And  the  waves  of  the  ocean  are  tossing  thee 

high; 
When  the  wounds  of  the  spirit  in  loneliness 

smart, 
And  its  love  unreturned  giveth  pain  to  the 

heart, 
The  angels  are  hovering  near. 

When  the  poor  and  the  needy  are  fed  from  thy 
store, 

And  the  string  of  the  latchet  hangs  out  of  thy 
door, 

When  a  cup  of  cold  water  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord, 

To  the  faint  and  the  thirsty  thy  love  doth  ac- 
cord, 
The  angels  are  hovering  near. 
19 


290      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

When  the  prospects  before  thee  are  dark  and 
forlorn, 

And  thy  life  is  a  desert,  and  piercing  the  thorn; 

When  the  friends  that  once  loved  thee  in  cold- 
ness disown, 

And  the  heart  is  forsaken,  unknown,  and  alone, 
The  angels  are  hovering  near. 

When  the  years  of  thy  pilgrimage  waste  in 

decay, 
And  the  dance  of  the  shadows  is  passing  away ; 
When  the  soul  is  exulting  her  pinions  to  try, 
And  is  stretching  her  wings  for  a  home  in  the 
sky, 
The  angels  are  hovering  near. 


[No.  41.] 

Wt  ipw  tlu  guif&tx. 

[This  little  Song  was  chanted  by  a  happy  Group  of 
Children  from  the  Summer-Land,  and  the  lady  medi-   , 
um  who  heard  the  sweet  symphony  was  enabled  to 
record  both  the  words  and  the  music.    The  music 
can  be  obtained  of  the  New  York  Lyceum.] 

We  love  the  Father— He's  so  good  j 

We  see  him  in  the  flower : 
We  hear  him  in  the  rain-drop— 

He  speaketh  in  the  shower. 

His  smile  is  in  the  sunlight, 

His  beauty's  in  the  bow, 
We  hear  His  whisper  in  the  breeze, 

And  in  the  zephyr  low ; 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  291 

His  wisdom's  in  the  dew-drop 

That  sparkles  on  the  lea— 
His  truth  is  in  the  violet's  hue, 

His  love's  in  all  we  see. 
In  everything  we  look  upon, 

His  image  we  can  see  ; 
"We  love  the  Father— He's  so  good, 

And  teaches  us  to  be. 


[No.  42.] 

9*vt  mA  <8m«  mil. 

Have  a  tear  for  the  wretched— a  smile  for  the 

glad; 
For  the  worthy,  applause— an  excuse  for  the 

bad; 
Some  help  for  the  needy— some  pity  for  those 
Who  stray  from  the  path  where  true  happiness 

flows. 

Have  a  laugh  for  the  child  in  her  play  at  thy 

feet; 
Have  respect  for  the  aged,  and  pleasantly  greet 
The  stranger  that  seeketh  for  shelter  from  thee  : 
Have  a  covering  to  spare  if  he  naked  should  be. 

Have  hope  in  thy  sorrow— a  calm  in  thy  joy  ; 
Have  a  work  that  is  worthy  thy  life  to  employ ; 
And  oh !  above  all  things  on  this  side  the  sod, 
Have  peace  with  thy  conscience,  and  peace 
with  thy  God. 


292       children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 
[No.  43.] 

totrff  tlu  3nwihu. 

Catch  the  sunshine  !  though  it  flickers 
Through  a  dark  and  dismal  cloud, 

Though  it  falls  so  faint  and  feeble 
On  a  heart  with  sorrow  bowed  ; 

Catch  it  quickly  !  it  is  passing- 
Passing  rapidly  away  ; 

It  has  only  come  to  tell  you 
There  is  yet  a  brighter  day. 

Catch  the  sunshine  !  though  life's  tempest 

May  unfurl  its  chilling  blast  5 
Catch  the  little  hopeful  stranger — 

Storms  will  not  forever  last. 
Don't  give  up  and  say  u  forsaken  f 

Don't  begin  to  say,  "I'm  sad  !" 
Look  !  there  comes  a  gleam  of  sunshine — ■ 

Catch  it !— oil !  it  seems  so  glad ! 

Catch  the  sunshine !  don't  be  grieving 

O'er  that  darksome  billow  there  ; 
Life's  a  sea  of  stormy  billows— 

We  must  meet  them  everywhere. 
Pass  right  through  them — do  not  tarry : 

Overcome  the  heaving  tide  : 
There's  a  sparkling  gleam  of  sunshine 

Waiting  on  the  other  side. 

Catch  the  sunshine  !  catch  it  gladly— 
Messenger  in  Hope's  employ* 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  293 

Sent  through  clouds,  through  storms  and 
billows, 
Bringing  you  a  cup  of  joy. 

Don't  be  sighing,  don't  be  weeping : 
Life,  you  know,  is  but  a  span ; 

There's  no  time  to  sigh  or  sorrow- 
Catch  the  sunshine  when  you  can. 


[No.  44.] 

m&  gyui  tfct  iiftt. 

Now  to  heaven  our  prayer  ascending, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
In  a  noble  cause  contending, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Be  their  zeal  in  heaven  recorded, 
With  success  on  earth  rewarded, 

God  speed  the  right ! 

Be  that  prayer  again  repeated, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Ne'er  despairing,  though  defeated, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Like  the  good  and  great  in  story, 
If  they  fail,  they  fail  with  glory, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Patient,  firm,  and  persevering, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Ne'er  the  event  our  danger  fearing, 

God  speed  the  right ! 
Pains  nor  toils  nor  trials  heeding, 
And  in  Heaven's  own  time  succeeding, 

God  speed  the  right ! 


294      children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  45.] 

®  Wat**,  §ttw  Wat**. 

[Tune:  "Flow  Gently,  Sweet  Afton."]        , 

0  water,  pure  water,  how  brightly  it  flows, 
An  emblem  of  virtue  wherever  it  goes ! 
The  cot  and  the  hamlet,  they  too  are  supplied 
With  the  bright  sparkling  water  that  runs  by 
their  side. 

O  water,  pure  water,  thy  praises  we'll  sing, 
And  tell   of  the  beauties  and  comforts  you 

bring; 
That  home  where  was  misery,  thou'st  banished 

its  gloom, 
And  saved  the  fond  father  from  the  drunkard's 

sad  doom. 

O  water,  pure  water,  thou  bright  crystal  stream, 
Flow  on  in  thy  channel— thy  virtues  are  seen ; 
While  thousands  are  praising  thy  fountain  of 

life, 
And  echo  thy  goodness  from  morning  till  night. 

O  water,  thou  emblem  of  peace  to  the  mind, 

Thou'st  caused  those  to  see,  who  by  habit  were 
blind ; 

Then  wend  thy  way  onward— we'll  conquer  the 
world, 

With  the  banner  of  temperance  forever  un- 
furled. 


SONGS  AND    HYMNS.  295 

[No.  47.1 

Wht  itXttttjfttl  &M&. 

[FROM  THE  GOLDEN  CHAIN.] 


A  beautiful  land  of  joy  I  see— 
A  land  of  rest,  from  sorrow  free, 
The  home  of  the  spirit,  bright  and  fair, 
And  loving  hearts  are  beating  there. 

Will  you  go  ?  Will  you  go  ? 
Go  to  that  beautiful  land  with  me  ? 

Will  you  go  ?  Will  you  go  ? 
Go  to  that  beautiful  land  ? 

That  beautiful  land,  the  land  of  Light, 
Has  never  known  the  shades  of  night ; 
The  sunbright  glow  of  endless  day 
Hath  driven  the  darkness  far  away. 
Will  you  go  ?    Will  you  go  ?  &c. 

In  vision  I  see  the  shining  shore, 
The  flowers  that  bloom  for  evermore  j 
The  river  of  life,  the  crystal  sea, 
The  ambrosial  fruit  of  life's  fair  tree. 
Will  you  go  ?    Will  you  go  ?  &c. 

The  heavenly  throng,  arrayed  in  white, 
In  rapture  range  the  plains  of  light  j 
In  one  harmonious  choir  they  raise 
To  Nature's  God  a  song  of  praise. 
Will  you  go  ?    Will  you  go  ?  &c. 


296     childeen's  peogeessive  lyceum. 
LNo.  47.] 

[Tune  :  "  Oh  Come,  Maidens,  Come."] 

[Alladillo  is  a  contraction  of  "  Alladillerio,"  the 
name  of  a  stream  of  great  beauty  in  the  Summer- 
Land,  meaning  "The  River  of  Truth."] 

Oh  come,  children  come,  o'er  the  blue  rolling 

wave, 
With  lute  and  with  song,  and  the  heart  of  the 
brave. 

Alladillo,  Alladillo,  Alladillo, 
Dillo,  dillo,  dillo. 
With  sunlight  and  heart-light  we'll  bound  o'er 
the  billow, 

Bright  billow,  gay  billow— 
The  billow,  billow,  billow,  billow, 
With  sunlight  and  heart-light  we'll  bound  o'er 

the  billow. 
Wake  the  chorus  of  song,  and  our  oars  shall 

keep  time 
While  our  hearts  gently  beat  to  the  musical 
chime . 

Alladillo,  Alladillo,  Alladillo, 
Dillo,  dillo,  dillo. 

With  sunlight,  &c. 

The  skies  are  aglow  and  the  waters  are  fair, 
A  light  like  the  smile  of  the  Summer  is  there. 

Alladillo,  Alladillo,  Alladillo, 

Dillo,  dillo,  dillo. 
With  sunlight,  &c. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  297 

Oh !  thus  may  we  glide  to  the  home  of  the  soul, 
Where  the  River  of  Truth  will  eternally  roll. 

Alladillo,  Alladillo,  AUadillo. 

Dillo,  dillo,  dillo. 

With  sunlight,  &c. 


[No.  48.] 

§ty%tU&  Iftg*. 

Sweet  voices  from  the  Spirit  Land  I  hear, 
Now  breathing  pure  and  holy  lays, 

With  heavenly  tones  awaking  mem'ries  dear, 
Of  loved  and  long  departed  days. 

Chorus:  They  come,  beloved  ones,vfrom  the 
distant  shore 
Where    joy  illumes  with   golden 
rays, 
And  softly  in  each  sorrowing  heart 
they  pour 
Sweet  memories  of  departed  days. 
When  twilight's  shadows  vail  the  quiet  earth, 

And  early  stars  bedeck  the  sky, 
When  friends  are  gathered  round  the  home- 
stead hearth, 
And  cares  of  day  are  passing  by, 
Chorus :  They  come,  &c 

When  far  from  those  most  dear  awhile  we  part, 

In  stranger  lands  to  find  a  home, 
When  long  and  weary  days  oppress  the  heart, 

And  in  the  throng  we  walk  alone, 
Chorus :  They  come,  &c. 


298      children's  progressive  lyceum. 
[No.  49.] 

§attte-liw  of  ft*  IfptHtt. 

Mine  eyes  have  seen  the  glory  of  the  coming 

of  the  Lord; 
He  is  trampling  out  the  vintage  where  the 

grapes  of  wrath  are  stored : 
He  hath  loosed  the  fateful  lightning  of  His 

terrible  swift  sword— 

His  truth  is  marching  on. 

I  have  seen  Him  in  the  watch-fires  of  a  hun- 
dred circling  camps— 

They  have  builded  Him  an  altar  in  the  even- 
ing dews  and  damps  ; 

I  can  read  the  righteous  sentence  by  the  dim 
and  glaring  lamps— 

His  day  is  marching  on. 

I  have  read  a  fiery  gospel  writ  in  burnished 
rows  of  steel : 

"  As  ye  deal  with  my  contemners,  so  with  you 
my  grace  shall  deal ; 

Let  the  Hero,  born  of  woman,  crush  the  ser- 
pent with  his  heel, 

Since  God  is  marching  on." 

He  has  sounded  forth  the  trumpet  that  shall 
never  call  retreat ; 

He  is  sifting  out  the  hearts  of  men  before  His 
judgment-seat ; 

Oh,  be  swift,  my  soul,  to  answer  Him !  be  jubi- 
lant, my  feet ! 

Our  God  is  marching  on. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  299 

In  the  beauty  of  the  lilies  Christ  was  born 

across  the  sea, 
With  a  glory  in  his  bosom  that  transfigures 

you  and  me : 
As  he  died  to  make  men  holy,  let  us  die  to 

make  men  free, 

While  God  is  marching  on. 


[No.  50.3 

M  ®  funwl  to  •»*  gmrtter. 

"Lend  a  hand  to  one  another!" 

In  the  daily  toil  of  life, 
When  we  meet  a  weaker  brother, 

Let  us  help  him  in  the  strife. 
There  is  none  so  rich  but  may, 

In  his  turn,  be  forced  to  borrow, 
And  the  poor  man's  lot  to-day 

May  become  our  own  to-morrow. 

"  Lend  a  hand  to  one  another  !" 

When  malicious  tongues  have  thrown 
Dark  suspicion  on  your  brother, 

Be  not  prompt  to  cast  a  stone. 
There  is  none  so  good  but  may 

Run  adrift  on  shame  and  sorrow, 
And  the  best  man  of  to-day 

May  become  the  worst  to-morrow. 

"  Lend  a  hand  to  one  another !" 
In  the  race  for  honor's  crown  ; 


300      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Should  it  fall  upon  your  brother, 
Let  not  envy  tear  it  down. 

Lend  a  hand  to  all,  we  pray, 
In  their  sunshine  and  their  sorrow, 

And  the  prize  we've  lost  to-day 
May  become  our  own  to-morrow. 


[No.  51.] 

§.e  into!  to  gytmv  n  mm. 

[Tune:  "Do  Good,  Do  Good."] 

Do  good !  do  good !  we  are  never  too  young 

To  be  useful  in  many  a  way ; 
For  all  have  a  heart,  and  a  hand,  and  a  tongue, 

To  feel,  and  to  labor,  and  pray. 
Let  us  think,  when  crowds  of  poor  children  we 
meet, 

All  thronging  their  pathways  of  gloom, 
That  in  every  damp  alley,  in  every  dark  street, 

There's  a  passage  that  leads  to  the  tomb. 
Chorus :  "  Then  do  good,"  &c. 

What  joy,  what  joy  will  the  least  of  us  know, 

When  called  to  our  Father's  abode, 
To  find  that  beside  us  in  glory  there  stands 

Some  whom  we  first  placed  on  the  road ! 
Then  seek  in  the  highways  and  byways  of 
earth, 

And  bringidn  the  lowly  to  feast : 
Remember,  in  heaven  the  greatest  may  be 

The  one  who  on  earth  was  the  least. 

Chorus :  "  Then  do  good,"  &c. 


SONGS  AND    HYMNS.  301 

[No.  52.] 

Sfcert  it  »*  itxtft. 

There  is  no  death  !  the  stars  go  down, 

To  rise  upon  some  fairer  shore  ; 
And  bright,  ia  Heaven's  jewel'd  crown, 

They  shine  for  evermore. 
There  is  no  death  !    The  dust  we  tread 

Shall  change  beneath  the  summer  showers 
To  golden  grain,  or  mellow  fruit, 

Or  rainbow-tinted  flowers. 

"The  granite  rocks  disorganize 
To  feed  the  hungry  moss  they  bear , 

The  forest  leaves  drink  daily  life 
From  out  the  viewless  air. 

There  is  no  death  !    The  leaves  may  fall — 
The  flowers  may  fade,  birds  cease  to  sing ; 

They  only  wait,  through  wintry  hours, 
The  coming  of  the  spring. 

There  is  no  death  !    An  angel  form 
Walks  o'er  the  earth  with  silent  tread ; 

He  bears  our  best-loved  things  away, 
And  then  we  call  them  "  dead." 

He  leaves  our  hearts  all  desolate^- 
He  plucks  our  fair  and  sweetest  flowers  ; 

Transplanted  into  bliss,  they  now 
Adorn  immortal  bowers. 

The  bird-like  voice,  whose  joyous  tones 
Made  glad  this  scene  of  sin  and  strife, 


302      children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

Kings  now  in  everlasting  songs 
Amid  the  tree  of  life. 

And  where  he  sees  a  smile  too  bright, 
Or  hearts  too  pure  for  taint  and  vice, 

He  bears  it  to  the  world  of  light, 
To  bloom  in  Paradise. 

Born  now  in  that  undying  life, 
They  leave  us  but  to  come  again : 

With  joy  we  welcome  them— the  same, 
Except  in  sin  and  pain. 

And  ever  near  us,  though  unseen, 
The  dear  immortal  spirits  tread; 

For  all  the  boundless  universe 
Is  life— there  are  no  dead. 


[No.  53.] 


Our  aims  are  all  too  high  ;  we  try 

To  gain  the  summit  at  a  bound, 
When  we  should  reach  it  step  by  step, 

And  climb  the  ladder  round  by  round. 
He  who  would  climb  the  height  sublime, 

Or  breathe  the  purer  air  of  life, 
Must  not  expect  to  rise  in  ease, 

But  brace  himself  for  toil  or  strife. 
We  should  not  in  our  blindness  seek 

To  grasp  alone  the  grand  and  great, 
Disdaining  every  smaller  good ; 

For  trifles  make  the  aggregate. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  303 

And  if  a  cloud  should  hover  o'er 
Our  weary  pathway  like  a  pall, 

Remember  God  permits  it  there, 
And  his  good  purpose  reigns  o'er  all. 

Life  should  he  full  of  earnest  work, 

Our  hearts  undashed  by  Fortune's  frown ; 
Let  Perseverance  conquer  fate, 

And  Merit  seize  the  victor's  crown. 
The  battle  is  not  to  the  strong, 

The  race  not  always  to  the  fleet ; 
And  he  who  seeks  to  pluck  the  stars, 

"Will  lose  the  jewels  at  his  feet, 


[No.  54.] 

Sill    %®$$U    30U1    f$£    cf0. 

(This  song  was  written  "by  Mr.  Dyer,  from  the  fol- 
lowing narrative  :  A  beautiful  incident  occurred  in  a 
family  near  the  city  of  New  York  a  short  time  since. 
A  son,  some  eight  or  nine  years  of  ages  laid  very  ill, 
and  had  been  so  for  some  days,  when  a  little  brother, 
some  six  or  seven  years  old,  came  into  the  house,  and 
said  to  his  mother,  "  AUe  (the  sick  brother)  is  going 
away  where  we  can't  see  him.  He  is  going  to  heaven. 
Two  little  angels  came  and  told  me  he  was  going,  but 
he  would  come  back  and  see  me  after  he  went  away." 
In  a  day  or  two  Alle's  spirit  took  its  departure.  His 
little  brother  supposed  he  had  departed  bodily.  Pre- 
vious to  the  funeral,  the  father  took  the  child  into 
the  room  to  see  the  body,  and  explain  to  him  his  mis- 


304        CHILDREN'S  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

take.  Entering  the  room,  he  exclaimed,  "  Oh,  there's 
Alle  :  the  little  angels  told  me  he  would  come  back 
and  see  me."  For  chorus  repeat  the  last  line  of  each 
verse.    Music  by  Horace  Waters.] 

Though  they  may  lay  beneath  the  ground 

The  form  of  Alle  dear, 
I  know  his  spirit  hovers  round, 

And  mingles  with  us  here. 
His  home  may  be  in  heaven  above, 

Yet  oft  to  us  below 
He  will  return  to  breathe  his  love — 

The  angels  told  me  so. 

His  form  reposed  upon  the  bier, 

In  sweet,  cherubic  rest, 
When  others  came  to  shed  a  tear, 

And  ease  his  aching  breast. 
But  Willie  felt  no  throbbing  pain, 

As  he  repeats,  "  I  know 
Dear  Alle  will  come  back  again — 

The  angels  told  me  so." 

And  as  he  gazed  his  eyes  grew  bright, 

And  joy  o'erspread  his  brow, 
While  he  exclaims,  in  rapt  delight, 

"  Oh,  there  is  Alle  now  ! 
I  knew  he  would  return  to  see 

Those  he  so  loved  below, 
And  be  a  brother  still  to  me — 

The  angels  told  me  so." 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  305 

[No.  55.1 

3m%  *i  a  ®mt&im  spirit. 

Near  thee,  still  near  thee !   o'er  thy  pathway 
gliding, 
Unseen  I  pass  thee  with  the  wind's  low  sigh ; 
Life's  vail  infolds  thee  still,  our  eyes  dividing, 
Yet  viewless  love  floats  round  thee  silently. 
Not  'midst  the  festal  throng, 
In  halls  of  mirth  and  song, 
But  when  thy  thoughts  are  deepest, 
When  holy  tears  thou  weepest, 
Know  then  that  love  is  nigh. 

When  the  night's  whisper  o'er  thy  harp-strings 
creeping, 
Or  the  sea  music  on  the  sounding  shore, 
Or  breezy  anthems  through  the  forest  sweeping 
Shall  move  thy  trembling  spirit  to  adore — 
When  eveiy  thought  and  prayer 
We  loved  to  breathe  and  share, 
On  thy  full  heart  returning 
Shall  wake  its  voiceless  yearning, 
Then  feel  me  near  once  more. 

Near  thee,  still  near  thee  !  trust  thy  soul's  deep 
dreaming ! 
Oh,  love  is  not  an  earthly  rose  to  die  ! 
Even  when  I  soar  where  fiery  stars  are  beaming 
Thine  image  wanders  with  me  through  the 
sky. 

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306     children's  PROGRESSIVE  LYCEUM. 

The  fields  of  air  are  free, 
Yet  lonely  wanting  thee  ; 
But  when  thy  chains  are  falling, 
When  Heaven  its  own  is  calling, 
Know  then  thy  guide  is  nigh. 


[No.  56.] 

Ite  W 0rtl  it  wtoi  m  fftete  it 

Oh,  call  not  this  a  vale  of  tears, 

A  world  of  gloom  and  sorrow ; 
One-half  the  grief  that  o'er  us  comes 

From  self  we  often  borrow. 
The  earth  is  beautiful  and  good — 

How  long  will  man  mistake  it  ? 
The  folly  is  within  ourselves : 

The  world  is  what  we  make  it. 

Did  we  but  strive  to  make  the  best 

Of  troubles  that  befall  us, 
Instead  of  meeting  cares  half  way, 

They  would  not  so  appall  us. 
Earth  hath  a  spell  for  loving  hearts ; 

Why  should  we  seek  to  break  it  ? 
Let's  scatter  flowers  instead  of  thorns  : 

The  world  is  what  we  make  it. 

If  truth  and  love  and  gentle  words 

We  took  the  pains  to  nourish, 
The  seeds  of  discontent  would  die, 

And  peace  and  concord  flourish. 


SONGS  AND  HYMNS.  307 

Oh,  has  not  each  some  kindly  thought  ? 

Then  let's  at  once  awake  it ; 
Believing  that,  for  good  or  ill, 

The  world  is  what  we  make  it. 


[No.  57.3 

When  Freedom,  on  her  natal  day, 

Within  her  war-rocked  cradle  lay, 

An  iron  race  around  her  stood, 

Baptized  her  infant  brow  in  blood, 

And,  through  the  storm  which  round  her  swept, 

Their  constant  ward  and  watching  kept. 

Our  fathers  to  their  graves  have  gone  ; 
Their  strife  is  past — their  triumph  won  ; 
But  sterner  trials  wait  the  race 
Which  rises  in  their  honored  place— 
A  moral  warfare  with  the  crime 
And  folly  of  an  evil  time. 

So  let  it  be.    In  God's  own  might 

We  gird  us  for  the  coming  fight, 

And  strong  in  him  whose  cause  is  ours, 

In  conflict  with  unholy  powers, 

We  grasp  the  weapons  he  has  given, 

The  light,  and  truth,  and  love  of  heaven! 


308     children's  progressive  lyceum. 


Library  Rules 


OFFICERS  AND   MEMBERS. 


1.  Leaders  of  juvenile  Groups  will  kindly 
assist  their  members  in  the  selection  of  picto- 
rial and  other  books  for  the  ensuing  week. 
Members  of  advanced  Groups  can  indicate 
their  preferences  by  examining  the  Cata- 
logue. 

2.  In  all  cases  designate  what  books  are 
wanted  by  the  numbers  at  the  left  hand  of  the 
titles. 

3.  Leaders  will  be  prepared  to  select  books 
during  the  Recess,  which  occurs  immediately 
after  the  Lessons  are  issued  to  members  for 
the  next  Sunday's  Conversation. 

4.  Each  Leader,  after  obtaining  the  books, 
will  report  to  the  Librarian,  who  will  imme- 
diately record  the  number  of  each  volume, 
and  also  charge  the  whole  number  to  the 
Group  which  is  represented  by  the  Leader. 


LIBRARY  RULES.  300 

5.  After  the  Librarian  has  entered  the 
number  of  a  book  upon  his  Record,  it  cannot 
be  exchanged  for  another  book  until  the  next 
Sunday. 

6.  Each  Leader  will  keep  a  private  record 
ot  the  number  of  the  book  which  is  issued  to 
each  member.  This  private  record  should  be 
compared  with  the  Librarian'3  account  when 
the  books  are  returned  to  the  Library  on  the 
following  Sunday. 

7.  Members  of  all  Groups  are  admonished 
not  to  injure  books  intrusted  to  their  care 
during  the  week.  (Members  are  responsible 
for  books  in  their  possession ;  they  may  be  re- 
quired to  pay  for  injuries  and  looses.)  If  any 
volume  is  not  returned,  the  Leader  should  seek 
an  explanation,  as  no  other  books  can  be  is- 
sued to  members  who  do  not  promptly  cancel 
their  obligations  to  the  Library 


CONTENTS, 


PAGE. 

A  Child's  Inheritance, 40 

An  Idea  of  the  Human  Mind, 3 

An  Idea  of  True  Education, 4 

Anniversaries,  Holidays,  Excursions,  &c, 130 

Anti-Liquor,    Anti-Profanity,    and  Anti- Vulgarity 

Pledge, 119 

Anti-Tobacco  Army, 115 

Anti-Tobacco  Pledge, 116 

Arrangement  of  Targets  and  Flags  for  Lyceums, .  .122 

Badges  for  Officers  and  Leaders, 125 

Be  Patient  with  Children, 46 

Children's  Lyceum  in  Session  (Engraving,) 99 

Concerning  the  Summer-Land, 49 

Concerning  Groups  in  Lyceum  No.  2 79 

Aurora  Group, 79 

Valley  Group, 80 

Carol  Group, 81 

Moral  Group 82 

Glen  Group, 82 

Gar-land  Group, 83 

Grotto  Group, 83 

Sylvan  Group, 84 

Vesper  Group, 85 

Mountain  Group, 86 

Evangel  Group, «...  87 

Temple  Group, 88 

Con^ii^iar's  Lessons. „ .  i  •  • » . .  53 


CONTENTS. 

tagt:. 

Constitution  of  the  Lyceum, 24 

Announcement  and  Name, 24 

Plan  of  the  Lyceum  Organization, 26 

Objects  of  the  Lyceum, 27 

Officers  of  the  Association, 30 

Duties  of  Guardian, 31 

Duties  of  Librarian, 32 

Duties  of  Musical  Director, 32 

Duties  of  the  Guards, 33 

Duties  of  Leaders, 33 

Executive  Functions  of  Officers  and  Leaders, .  34 

Conditions  of  Membership, 35 

Suspensions  and  Expulsions, 35 

Amendments,  Alterations,  or  Additions, 36 

Emblematic  Banners, 127 

General  By-Laws  for  Government  of  the  Lyceum,  36 

Annual  Election  of  Officers  and  Leaders, 36 

Vacancies  in  Office— how  Filled, 36 

Kegular  Meetings  of  Officers  and  Leaders, 37 

Election  of  Special  Officers, 37 

Duty  of  the  Secretary, 38 

Expenses  and  Finances, 38 

Order  of  Leaders'  Meetings, 38 

An  Hour  of  Social  Interchange, 39 

Group  in  Session  (Engraving,) 145 

How  to  Make  the  Lyceum  Pay  Expenses, 135 

Dlustration  of  Target  and  Flag, 123 

Lessons  and  General  Questions  for  the  Groups, ...  65 

Fountain  Group, 66 

Stream  Group, 66 

Kiver  Group, 67 

Lake  Group, 68 

Sea  Group, 69 

Ocean  Group, 70 

312 


CONTENTS. 

PAGE. 

Shore  Group, .'.  71 

Beacon  Group, 72 

Banner  Group, 73 

Star  Group, 74 

Excelsior  Group, 75 

Liberty  Group, 77 

Library  Rules  for  Officers  and  Members, 308 

Lyceums  in  Small  Tillages 143 

Origin  of  the  Children's  Progressive  Lyceum, 10 

Picnic  and  Festival  Procession  (Engraving,) 142 

Principles  of  Education, 44 

Principles  of  Harmony  involved  in  the  Color  of 

Targets  and  Badges, 159 

Public  Sessions  of  Groups, 89 

Questions  and  Answers, 202 

Repository  of  Brief  Utterances  for  Lessons, 165 

Scale  of  Groups  in  Lyceum  No.  1  (Diagram,) 64 

Scale  of  Groups  in  Lyceum  No.  2  (Diagram,) 78 

Some  Account  of  Lyceum  Scenes  in  the  Summer- 

Land, 100 

The  Spandogatta, 100 

Tableaux  Vivants  by  the  Children, 136 

The  Seasons, 137 

The  Awakening  in  the  Summer-Land, 137 

Moral  Police  Sewing  Group, 138 

The  Dying  Soldier, 138 

Abou  Ben-Adhem, 138 

America,  Past,  Present,  and  Future, 139 

Profession  vs.  Practice, 139 

The  Apotheosis, * 140 

The  Golden  Tablet, 209 

The  Teacher's  True  Starting-Point, 7 

True  Method  of  Spirit  Culture, 6 

Wing  Movements  and  other  Lyceum  Exercises, . .  .146 

313 


CONTENTS. 

SILVER-CHAIN    RECITATIONS. 

PAGE. 

No.    1. — Invocation 211 

2.— Gratitude 212 

3. — Our  Lord  and  our  Shepherd, 212 

4. — Fountain  of  Divine  Love, 213 

5. — Angel  Watchers, 215 

6.— A  True  Prayer, 216 

7.— Eternal  Life, 216 

8.— Beyond  Death's  Cloudy  Portals, 217 

9.— A  Thanksgiving, 218 

10. — Invoking  the  Angels, 219 

11. — Heavenly  Blessings, 220 

12.— Reality  of  Life, 220 

13. — Journeying  to  the  Summer-Land, 221 

14.— Footsteps  of  Angels, 222 

15.— God  is  Love, 223 

16.— The  Soul's  Birthright, 224 

17.— God  the  Universal  Good, , .  .225 

18.— There  is  no  Death, 226 

19.— The  Spirit  of  Brotherhood 227 

20.— Guardian  Angels, 227 

21.— Thy  Will  be  Done, 228 

22.— Ben#ath  the  Stars, 229 

23.— Things  that  Never  Die, 231 

24.— Undying  Friendship, 232 

25.— The  Immortal  Power  of  Love, 233 

26. — Another  Happy  Year, 234 

27.— Angels  Draw  the  Vail, 235 

28.— Nature's  Teachings, 236 

29.— Hymn  of  the  Angels, 237 

30.— A  Little  Word, 237 

31. — Invocation  to  Science, 238 

32.— Life's  Golden  Hours, 239 

314 


CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

No.  33.— Heart  and  Home, 239 

34.— The  Voice  of  Music, 240 

35.— The  HoKness  of  Love, 241 

36.  —The  Glory  of  God, 242 

37.— Wait,  My  Little  One,  Wait, 242 


SONGS   AND    HYMNS    FOR   PROGRESSIVE: 
LYCEUMS   AND   SOCIETIES. 

No.  1.— The  Song  of  Welcome, 247 

2.— Triumph  of  Truth, 248 

3.— Morn  Amid  the  Mountains, 249 

4. — Voices  from  the  Spirit-Land, 250 

5.— The  Angels  of  God, 251 

6.— Chant  the  Chorus, 252 

7.— Music  of  Nature, 253 

8.— Glory  be  to  Thee, 254 

9.— Kind  Words  Can  Never  Die, 255 

10.— A  Vesper  Song, 256 

11.— The  Beautiful  Angel  Band, 257 

12. — Funeral  Song, 258 

13. — We're  Going  Home, 259 

14.— The  Picnic  Song, 260 

15.— Truth  is  Marching  On, 261 

16. — Away  to  Freedom, 263 

17.— Sweet  Summer-Land, 264 

18.— Dew  Drops, 265 

19.— When  the  Day  with  Tvosy  Light, 266 

20.— I  Know  Thou  art  Gone, 267 

21.—  Loving  One  Another, 268 

22.— Home,  Sweet  Home, 269 

23.— A  Will  and  a  Way, 270 

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CONTENTS.  ' 

PAGE. 

No.  24 — Lyceum  Anniversary  Song, 271 

25.— The  Might  with  the  Eight, 272 

26.— Safe  in  the  Summer-Land, 273 

27.— The  Sun  is  Bright, 275 

28.— The  World  is  Waking, 276 

29.— The  Glad  Summer-Home, 277 

30.— The  Immortal  Home, 279 

31. — Drink  from  Nature's  Fount, 280 

32.— Try,  Try  Again, 281 

33. — Speak  Gently  to  the  Erring, 282 

34. — Progression's  Work, 283 

35.— My  Heavenly  Home, 284 

'  36.— Home  of  the  Angels, 285 

'  37.— Band  of  Liberty, 286 

38.— They  are  not  Gone, 287 

39.— The  Flag  of  our  Union, 288 

40. — The  Angels  are  Hovering  Near 289 

41.— We  Love  the  Father, 290 

42.— Love  and  Good  Will, 291 

43.— Catch  the  Sunshine, 292 

44.— God  Speed  the  Eight, 293 

45.— O  Water,  Pure  Water, 294 

46.— The  Beautiful  Land, 295 

47.— Excursion  Song, 296 

48.— Departed  Days, 297 

49.— Battle-Hymn  of  the  Eepublic, 298 

50. — Lend  a  Hand  to  One  Another, 299 

51.— Be  Useful  in  Many  a  Way, 300 

52.— There  is  no  Death, 301 

53.— Aspiration 302 

54.— The  Angels  Told  Me  So, 303 

55. — Song  of  a  Guardian  Spirit, 305 

56.— The  World  is  What  we  Make  It, 306 

57.— The  Moral  Warfare, 307 

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